Etymology

Nan-hai

Mandarin 南海
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  1. Mandarin · borrowed from南海
  2. English todayNan-hai

Borrowed from Mandarin 南海 (Nánhǎi) Wade–Giles pronunciation: Nan²-hai³.

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