English word origin

Etymology of Hsi

From Mandarin 習 /习 (Xí), Wade–Giles romanization: Hsi².

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Source etymology 1

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name

A surname.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Mandarin 習 /习 (Xí), Wade–Giles romanization: Hsi².

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Borrowed-form mention^習cmn

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Source etymology 2

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name

Alternative form of Xi.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Mandarin 西 (Xī), Wade–Giles romanization: Hsi¹.

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Borrowed-form mention^西cmn

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