"Dadan" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

IPA: /dɑˈdɑn/, /dæˈdæn/
Etymology: From Mandarin 大膽 (Dàdǎn). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|^大膽//}} Mandarin 大膽 (Dàdǎn) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Dadan
  1. An island in Lieyu, Kinmen County, Taiwan. Wikipedia link: Dadan Island Categories (place): Islands, Places in Kinmen County, Places in Taiwan Synonyms: Tatan (alt: Wade–Giles) Translations (island): 大膽 (Chinese Mandarin), 大胆 (Dàdǎn) (Chinese Mandarin)

Alternative forms

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