He arrived in China in October 2014 and soon established himself comfortably in Taiyuan.
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Taiyuan
Synonyms for "taiyuan" (4 found)
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Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (2)
Noun(2 words)
municipalityurban center
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: city, metropolis, municipality, urban center.
- Sentence evidence is available for taiyuan, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "taiyuan".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "taiyuan"
Keep "taiyuan" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "taiyuan", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "taiyuan" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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6 entriesTaiyuan BasinTaiyuan Railway StationTaiyuan UniversityTaiyuan cityTaiyuan coalfieldTaiyuan municipal government
Inflections
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1 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
"On Wednesday 7th August 1901 a party from T'ai Yüan Fu, consisting of Mr. Duncan, Dr. Creasy Smith, Major Pereira, and Dr. Edwards, arrived to take part in the memorial service ; Mr. Hoste and Mr. Ernest Taylor of the China Inland Mission having arrived a day or two earlier.
Source: wiktionary
Shansi (population 12,000,000): On the surface Taiyuan, the capital of Shansi, appears as calm as Sian, only more down at heel. Grass is sprouting in the cracks of the Jap runways on the airfield but smoke rises from the chimneys of foundries and textile plants.[…] One discovers with shock how deeply the Japanese burrowed into North China. In backwoods Taiyuan there are 25,000 Japanese civilians, most of whom were put down here to mine Shansi’s coal.
Source: wiktionary
The commitment was made at a meeting held in commemoration of Tomb-Sweeping Day and the third anniversary of President Chiang’s passing on April 5, at Yuanshan in front of the Shrine of the 500 Heroes (dedicated to those who fought to the end at Taiyuan, Shansi province, against the Communists in April 1949).
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "taiyuan"?
Closest matches include city, metropolis, municipality, urban center.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "taiyuan"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.