"Chinshachiang" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the Wade–Giles romanization of 金沙江 (Jīnshājiāng) Wade-Giles romanization: Chin¹-sha¹-chiang¹. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Chinshachiang
  1. Alternative form of Jinsha Jiang. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Jinsha Jiang
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