"Puxi" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: The atonal Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 浦西 (Pǔxī, literally “West Bank”), derived from its position west of the Huangpu River. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-pinyin|-}} Hanyu Pinyin, {{bor|en|cmn|浦西|lit=West Bank|tr=Pǔxī}} Mandarin 浦西 (Pǔxī, literally “West Bank”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Puxi
  1. The central area of Shanghai, China, particularly Huangpu District. Wikipedia link: Puxi Categories (place): Places in China, Places in Shanghai Synonyms: P'u-hsi [obsolete] Related terms: Pudong Translations (area of Shanghai, China): 浦西 (Pǔxī) (Chinese Mandarin)

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