"Lishi" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈli(ˈ)ʃi/
Etymology: From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 離石/离石 (Líshí). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-pinyin|-}} Hanyu Pinyin, {{bor|en|cmn|離石}} Mandarin 離石/离石 (Líshí) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Lishi
  1. A district of Lüliang, Shanxi, China. Wikipedia link: Lishi Categories (place): Places in China, Places in Shanxi Synonyms: Li-shih (alt: Wade–Giles) Translations (district): 離石 (Chinese Mandarin), 离石 (Líshí) (Chinese Mandarin)

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