During the Ming dynasty, the newly established hsien were tasked with collecting taxes and maintaining local records.

The hsiens prepared their defenses as the storm approached the coast.

During my research, I discovered that the old maps still labeled the district as P'i Hsien.

Chia-hsien invited everyone to the harvest festival in his hometown.

Museum curators discussed the porcelain pieces from Hsien-feng's era at the conference.

The local historian explained that Hsien-ning appeared on several nineteenth-century maps as an alternative form of the city's modern name.

When studying ancient capitals, she discovered that Hsien-yang was once the seat of the Qin dynasty.

Hsien-t'ao has become a regional transport hub since the new rail line opened.