"T'ang-shan" meaning in All languages combined

See T'ang-shan on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From Mandarin 唐山 (Tángshān), Wade–Giles romanization: Tʻang²-shan¹. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|唐山}} Mandarin 唐山 (Tángshān), {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} T'ang-shan
  1. Alternative form of Tangshan Wikipedia link: Encyclopædia Britannica Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Tangshan
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