"Wulai" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Mandarin 烏來 (Wūlái). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|烏來//}} Mandarin 烏來 (Wūlái) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wulai
  1. A district of New Taipei, northern Taiwan. Wikipedia link: Wulai Categories (place): Places in New Taipei, Places in Taiwan Translations (district): 烏來 (Chinese Mandarin), 乌来 (Wūlái) (Chinese Mandarin)
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