Sichuan-Shaanxi (simplified: 川陕, traditional: 川陝, pinyin: Chuān-Shǎn, jyutping: cyun1 sin3) was a border region spanning Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces, appearing in Mandarin Duck Blades as part of the novel’s geographical setting.
Geography
Sichuan-Shaanxi referred to the border region between Sichuan Province (川 — Chuān) and Shaanxi Province (陕 — Shǎn). This region encompassed the areas where the two provinces met, creating a transitional zone between the two administrative regions.
The border region’s location between two provinces made it an area of mixed cultural and administrative influences, as well as an important route for trade and transportation between the two regions.
Historical significance
Border region
As a border region between two provinces, Sichuan-Shaanxi represented an area where different administrative, cultural, and geographical influences met. This transitional nature made the region significant for trade, transportation, and cultural exchange.
Transportation route
The Sichuan-Shaanxi region served as an important route for travel and trade between Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces. The region’s position connecting the two provinces made it a natural corridor for movement and commerce.
In Mandarin Duck Blades
In Mandarin Duck Blades, Sichuan-Shaanxi appears as part of the geographical setting of the Qing Dynasty jianghu. The region’s position as a border area and transportation route made it a natural part of the world in which the novel’s events took place.
Behind the scenes
Sichuan-Shaanxi’s presence in Mandarin Duck Blades helps establish the geographical context of the Qing Dynasty setting. The region’s role as a border area and transportation route adds detail to the novel’s portrayal of the jianghu world and the movement of characters between different regions.
See also
- Sichuan Province — One of the provinces in the region
- Shaanxi Province — The other province in the region
- Mandarin Duck Blades locations