"Zhabei" meaning in English

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Proper name

enPR: jäʹbāʹ Etymology: The atonal Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 閘北/闸北 (Zháběi, literally “area north of the sluices”), named after its position relative to two canal sluices constructed during the middle of the Qing dynasty. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-pinyin|-}} Hanyu Pinyin, {{bor|en|cmn|閘北|lit=area north of the sluices|tr=Zháběi}} Mandarin 閘北/闸北 (Zháběi, literally “area north of the sluices”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Zhabei
  1. (historical) A former district of Shanghai, China, now merged with Jing'an. Wikipedia link: Qing dynasty, Zhabei, canal, sluice Tags: historical Categories (place): Places in China, Places in Shanghai Synonyms: Chapei [obsolete], Cha-pei Translations (Former district of Shanghai, China): 閘北 (Chinese Mandarin), 闸北 (Zháběi) (Chinese Mandarin)

Alternative forms

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