"Tzekwei" meaning in English

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Proper name

enPR: dzûʹgwāʹ Etymology: From Mandarin 秭歸/秭归 (Zǐguī). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{zh-l|秭歸}} 秭歸/秭归 (Zǐguī) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Tzekwei
  1. Alternative form of Zigui Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Zigui
    Sense id: en-Tzekwei-en-name-l~BbtuuS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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