"Pingrang" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 平壤 (Píngrǎng). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-pinyin|-}} Hanyu Pinyin, {{bor|en|cmn|平壤}} Mandarin 平壤 (Píngrǎng) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Pingrang
  1. (uncommon) Synonym of Pyongyang: the Mandarin Chinese-derived name. Wikipedia link: Facts on File Tags: uncommon Synonyms: Pyongyang [synonym, synonym-of], P'ing-jang (alt: Wade–Giles), Pingjang
    Sense id: en-Pingrang-en-name-mBtD~Nj- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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