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Mulan
mo͞o′län′
Mulan (name) means a legendary female warrior from Chinese folklore who disguised herself as a man to take her father's place in the army. Example: “The story of Mulan has been retold in many films.”
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A legendary female warrior from Chinese folklore who disguised herself as a man to take her father's place in the army.
"The story of Mulan has been retold in many films."
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Etymology
From Mandarin 木蘭／木兰 (Mùlán), literally "magnolia".
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What does “Mulan” mean?
The word “Mulan” means a legendary female warrior from Chinese folklore who disguised herself as a man to take her father's place in the army.
How do you pronounce “Mulan”?
“Mulan” is pronounced mo͞o′län′.
How do you use “Mulan” in a sentence?
Here is “Mulan” used in a sentence: “The story of Mulan has been retold in many films.”
What part of speech is “Mulan”?
“Mulan” is a name.
