Etymology

xuanhuan

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Today it means: A genre of fiction that mixes Chinese folklore with modern elements. Full definition →

Mandarin 玄幻
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  1. Mandarin · borrowed from玄幻“mysterious fantasy”
  2. English todayxuanhuan

From Mandarin 玄幻 (xuánhuàn, “mysterious fantasy”).

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