"Hac Sa" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Cantonese 黑沙. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yue|黑沙}} Cantonese 黑沙 Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Hac Sa
  1. A beach in Coloane, Macau. Wikipedia link: Army Map Service Categories (place): Beaches, Places in Macau Translations (beach): 黑沙 (Chinese Cantonese)
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