Meixian
/ˈmeɪ.ɕjɛn/noun
Meixian is a historical romanization and English name for a former county in Guangdong, China, now chiefly known as Meixian District of Meizhou.
Did you know?The character 梅 refers to the Chinese plum, whose blossoms became a major symbol of resilience because they appear during winter’s coldest months.
Etymological Timeline
Old Chinese
Old Chinese
梅
“Plum tree or its fruit”
Middle Chinese
Middle Chinese
梅 *muəi
“Plum”
Mandarin
Mandarin
梅 méi
“Plum”
Imperial China
Chinese
梅县 Méixiàn
“Mei County; literally, Plum County”
20th Century
English
Meixian
“Wade–Giles-influenced or older English romanization of Méixiàn”
Modern English
English
Meixian District
“A district of Meizhou in Guangdong, China”