"Chang-hai" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: A French-derived romanization of the Mandarin Chinese pronunciation for 上海 (Shànghǎi). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{zh-l|上海}} 上海 (Shànghǎi) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Chang-hai
  1. (obsolete) Alternative form of Shanghai Tags: alt-of, alternative, obsolete Alternative form of: Shanghai
    Sense id: en-Chang-hai-en-name-9qrfync5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English quotations with omitted translation

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