Zicheng

Zicheng is a Chinese term that can refer to more than one geographic location and to people with the name Zicheng. The spelling is a pinyin transliteration used for different Chinese given names and place names.

Geographic use: The name appears in the names of several administrative divisions in China, including towns and townships at various levels. The exact characters and meanings vary, and the places are located in different provinces. Because there are multiple distinct places with the same pinyin spelling, context is needed to identify which Zicheng is intended.

Personal name: Zicheng is used as a masculine given name in modern Mandarin. As a name, its meaning depends on the characters chosen to write it.

Etymology and romanization: Zicheng is the pinyin version of several character sequences; the pronunciation can vary with dialect. In historical texts, the name may appear under Wade-Giles or other transliterations such as Tzu-ch'eng.

Examples and references: Not specified; consult local records or biographical sources when researching a particular Zicheng. If you have a specific Zicheng in mind, providing regional or historical context can help narrow the identification.