"Samsui" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Cantonese 三水 (saam1 seoi2). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yue|-}} Cantonese, {{zh-l|三水|tr=saam1 seoi2}} 三水 (saam1 seoi2) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Samsui
  1. Synonym of Sanshui: the Cantonese-derived name. Synonyms: Sanshui [synonym, synonym-of] Derived forms: Samsui woman
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