shanghai
to enroll or obtain (a sailor) for the crew of a ship by unscrupulous means, as by force or the use of liquor or drugs.
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Pinyin, Wade-Giles. a seaport and municipality in E China, near the mouth of the Chang Jiang.
a type of long-legged chicken believed to be of Asian origin.
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Such services are often more convenient for parents than virtual schooling, says Wei Zhang, a professor at shanghai’s East China Normal University who studies the field of private tutoring.
Some parts of remote living are here to stay | Katie McLean | February 24, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewThe shanghai-listed company is one of a few rare earth firms in China with operations spanning every part of the supply chain, from mining the minerals to processing them into higher-grade material to using the processed metals in high-tech products.
A Chinese rare earths giant is building international alliances worldwide | Mary Hui | February 19, 2021 | QuartzRumors are circulating that it is unsafe to store currency on Alibaba and Tencent platforms, and the PBOC has rolled out limited trials of the state-controlled digital currency in Shenzhen and shanghai.
shanghai meanwhile reported three cases on Thursday and has mandated the testing of all hospital staff.
China Marks the Wuhan Lockdown Anniversary Amid Spiraling COVID-19 Cases and With Risky Holiday Travel Looming | Charlie Campbell / Changsha and Wuhan | January 22, 2021 | TimeThere’s no new date for Ant’s IPO, and Ma has not been seen in public since his speech in shanghai.
China’s consumers are turning against the homegrown Big Tech giants they once revered | Grady McGregor | January 16, 2021 | Fortune
In July, Nike announced it was naming one of its new buildings after her in shanghai.
Tennis Star Li Na Says Goodbye to the Court…and Puts the Sport’s Rise in Asia in Question | Nicholas McCarvel | September 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOr the flier who jumped from the Jin Mao Tower in shanghai and slammed into an air conditioning unit on a roof.
It is lo-fi and imperfect, but cheap and “significantly better than nothing,” as one adopter in shanghai said.
The filmmakers travel to shanghai, where locals are left confused by pictures of the dish.
‘The Search for General Tso’: The Origins of America’s Favorite Chinese Dish, General Tso’s Chicken | Marlow Stern | April 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWenzhou, a wealthy coastal city around 230 miles south of shanghai in Zhejiang province, has around seven million residents.
Christians Form Human Shield Around Church in China's 'Jerusalem' | The Telegraph | April 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhy don't you jump on the China Mail this afternoon; it connects with a good line out of shanghai.
Astounding Stories, May, 1931 | Variousshanghai is rapidly becoming the great commercial emporium of China.
Sailing vessels make the voyage from Puget Sound to shanghai in from thirty to forty days.
When the doctor reached shanghai, he experienced some hesitation before he attempted an adventure so uncertain in its issue.
Devil-Worship in France | Arthur Edward WaiteIf one could be delightful in shanghai one must be delightful at home too.
British Dictionary definitions for shanghai (1 of 2)
/ (ˈʃæŋhaɪ, ʃæŋˈhaɪ) slang /
to kidnap (a man or seaman) for enforced service at sea, esp on a merchant ship
to force or trick (someone) into doing something, going somewhere, etc
Australian and NZ to shoot with a catapult
Australian and NZ a catapult
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1British Dictionary definitions for Shanghai (2 of 2)
/ (ˈʃæŋˈhaɪ) /
a port in E China, capital of Shanghai municipality (traditionally in SE Jiangsu) near the estuary of the Yangtze: the largest city in China and one of the largest ports in the world; a major cultural and industrial centre, with many universities. Pop: 12 665 000 (2005 est)
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Cultural definitions for Shanghai
Largest city in China, located in the eastern part of the country on the Pacific Ocean.
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