"Changwu" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /(ˈ)t͡ʃæŋˈwu/, /(ˈ)t͡ʃɑŋˈu/
Etymology: From Mandarin 長武/长武. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|長武}} Mandarin 長武/长武 Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Changwu
  1. A county of Xianyang, Shaanxi, China. Wikipedia link: Changwu Categories (place): Counties of China, Places in China, Places in Shaanxi Translations (county): 長武 (Chinese Mandarin), 长武 (Chinese Mandarin)
    Sense id: en-Changwu-en-name-ki0OWvQo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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