西引

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Chinese

west to lead; to divert (water); to guide
simp. and trad.
(西引)
西

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Proper noun

西引

  1. () Xiyin, Hsiyin (an island in Dongyin, Lienchiang County, Taiwan, in the Matsu Islands)

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  • English: Hsiyin, Xiyin