"Chung-nan-hai" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: The atonal Wade–Giles romanization of the Mandarin 中南海 (Zhōngnánhǎi). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles, {{bor|en|cmn|中南海|tr=Zhōngnánhǎi}} Mandarin 中南海 (Zhōngnánhǎi) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Chung-nan-hai
  1. (obsolete) Alternative form of Zhongnanhai Tags: alt-of, alternative, obsolete Alternative form of: Zhongnanhai Synonyms: Chungnanhai, Chung Nan Hai [proscribed]

Alternative forms

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