name
dali
däʹlēʹ
Dali (name) means a city and surrounding prefecture in Yunnan province, China. Example: “They traveled through Dali on their trip across Yunnan.”
name
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A city and surrounding prefecture in Yunnan province, China.
"They traveled through Dali on their trip across Yunnan."
noun
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A tropical timber tree from Guiana whose wood is used to make staves and similar items.
"Local carpenters prized dali wood for its durability."
How to use dali
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place name in China; also a rare word for a type of tropical timber.
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Etymology
From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin name Dàlì.
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What does “dali” mean?
The word “dali” means a city and surrounding prefecture in Yunnan province, China. In plain terms, a place name in China; also a rare word for a type of tropical timber.
How do you pronounce “dali”?
“Dali” is pronounced däʹlēʹ.
How do you use “dali” in a sentence?
Here is “dali” used in a sentence: “They traveled through Dali on their trip across Yunnan.”
What part of speech is “dali”?
Depending on how it is used, “dali” can be a name and a noun.
How many meanings does “dali” have?
“Dali” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a city and surrounding prefecture in Yunnan province, China.
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