"Yenshui" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: From the Wade–Giles romanization of the Mandarin 鹽水 (Yen²-shui³). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles, {{uder|en|cmn|鹽水//|tr=Yen²-shui³}} Mandarin 鹽水 (Yen²-shui³) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Yenshui
  1. Alternative form of Yanshuei Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Yanshuei

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