"Yayan" meaning in All languages combined

See Yayan on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /jɑːˈjɑːn/
Etymology: From the pinyin romanization of the Mandarin Chinese pronunciation for 雅言 (Yǎyán), literally, "elegant speech". Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{zh-l|雅言|tr=Yǎyán}} 雅言 (Yǎyán) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Yayan
  1. A standard form of spoken Chinese, and lingua franca, of ancient China. Categories (topical): Languages Synonyms: yayan Translations (standard form of spoken Chinese): 雅言 (Yǎyán) (Chinese Mandarin)

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