"Shao-shan" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Mandarin 韶山 (Sháoshān), Wade–Giles romanization: Shao²-shan¹. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|韶山}} Mandarin 韶山 (Sháoshān), {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Shao-shan
  1. Alternative form of Shaoshan Wikipedia link: Defense Mapping Agency Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Shaoshan
    Sense id: en-Shao-shan-en-name-k2uVxLGQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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