"Tungkun" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Cantonese 東莞/东莞 (dung1 gun2). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yue|東莞|tr=dung1 gun2}} Cantonese 東莞/东莞 (dung1 gun2) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Tungkun
  1. Dated form of Dongguan. Tags: alt-of, dated Alternative form of: Dongguan

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          "text": "VILLAGE AT TUNGKUN\nWhat can be done has already been demonstrated to a great extent at the German Rhenish Mission at Tungkun, forty miles outside Canton.[...]There is a strong Christian program at Tungkun, a happy spirit of fellowship and community cooperation.",
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