"Tai Ping Shan" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Cantonese 太平山 (taai³ ping⁴ saan¹). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yue|太平山}} Cantonese 太平山 (taai³ ping⁴ saan¹) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Tai Ping Shan
  1. An area in Central and Western district, Hong Kong. Categories (place): Places in Hong Kong Related terms: Taipingshan Translations (area in Hong Kong): 太平山 (taai³ ping⁴ saan¹) (Chinese Cantonese)
    Sense id: en-Tai_Ping_Shan-en-name-WEQjwggB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Terms with Cantonese translations

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