xifu

Questions

What does xifu mean?

A former name of Hangzhou, during the time when it served as the capital of the 10th-century Wuyue kingdom.

Where does xifu come from?

From the pinyin romanization of Mandarin Chinese 西府 (Xīfǔ, "Western Government").

How to pronounce xifu

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “xifu”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “xifu” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.