"Shanlin" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Mandarin 杉林 (Shānlín). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|杉林}} Mandarin 杉林 (Shānlín) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Shanlin
  1. A district of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Wikipedia link: Shanlin District Categories (place): Districts of Kaohsiung, Places in Kaohsiung, Places in Taiwan Translations (district): 杉林 (caam³ lam⁴) (Chinese Cantonese), 杉林 (Shānlín) (Chinese Mandarin)
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