"Jinchang" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /d͡ʒɪnˈt͡ʃæŋ/ (note: anglicized), /d͡ʒinˈt͡ʃɑŋ/ (note: anglicized)
Etymology: From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 金昌 (Jīnchāng). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-pinyin|-}} Hanyu Pinyin, {{bor|en|cmn|金昌|tr=Jīnchāng}} Mandarin 金昌 (Jīnchāng) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Jinchang
  1. A prefecture-level city in Gansu, in northwestern China. Wikipedia link: Defense Mapping Agency, Jinchang Categories (place): Cities in Gansu, Places in China, Places in Gansu Translations (a prefecture-level city in north-western China): 金昌 (Jīnchāng) (Chinese Mandarin)

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