A note

[benlehman]

The modern named of the ancient capital of China, where the Terra Cotta warriors are, is pronounced "she-ahn". The tones are both high, and it's a beautiful, sung out word.

It is not, under any circumstances, pronounced "zai-anne." Ever. EVER.

Comments

[silvergoose.livejournal.com]

Given he's a samurai, I'm actually kinda confused by it. I'll ask him this afternoon.