Fancheng
/ˌfɑːnˈtʃʌŋ/noun
Fancheng is a district of Xiangyang in Hubei Province, China, located on the northern bank of the Han River.
Did you know?Fancheng was historically paired with Xiangyang across the Han River, forming a strategically vital military stronghold during the Three Kingdoms period.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient China
Chinese
樊
“Fan; the name of an ancient territorial designation and lineage associated with the site”
Ancient China
Chinese
城
“City, town, or fortified settlement”
Early Imperial period
Chinese
樊城
“The fortified settlement known as Fan City”
Three Kingdoms period (3rd century)
Chinese
樊城
“A strategically important city in the wars involving Wei, Shu, and Wu”
Modern Chinese
Mandarin
Fánchéng
“Fancheng, a district of Xiangyang, Hubei”
Modern English
English
Fancheng
“The standard romanized English form of the Chinese place-name”