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Latinxua

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Lat·​in·​xua | \ ˈlatᵊnˌ(h)wä \
plural -s

Definition of Latinxua

: a system for romanization of the Chinese language utilizing an alphabet of 28 romanized characters based on Chinese phonetic principles

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History and Etymology for Latinxua

irregular from latin

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“Latinxua.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Latinxua. Accessed 8 Aug. 2020.

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