"Dazhai" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˌdɑːˈd͡ʒaɪ/
Etymology: From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 大寨 (Dàzhài). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-pinyin|-}} Hanyu Pinyin, {{bor|en|cmn|大寨}} Mandarin 大寨 (Dàzhài) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Dazhai
  1. A town in Xiyang, Jinzhong, Shanxi, China, formerly a township Wikipedia link: Dazhai Categories (place): Places in China, Places in Shanxi, Towns in China, Towns in Shanxi Translations (town): 大寨 (Dàzhài) (Chinese Mandarin)

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