Chinese Shan

/ˈtʃaɪˌniz ʃæn/
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Other forms: Chinese Shans

Definitions of Chinese Shan
  1. noun
    a branch of the Tai languages
    synonyms: Dehong Dai, Tai Nuea
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    type of:
    Tai
    the most widespread and best known of the Kadai family of languages
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