Chuanchou
name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 Alternative form of Quanzhou. alt-of, alternative
"By the mid-13th century, a magistracy was set up in Penghu by the government of the Yuan Dynasty to exercise jurisdiction over Taiwan and other islands. This office was under the administration of Tungan County in Chuanchou Prefecture."
Example
More examples"By the mid-13th century, a magistracy was set up in Penghu by the government of the Yuan Dynasty to exercise jurisdiction over Taiwan and other islands. This office was under the administration of Tungan County in Chuanchou Prefecture."
Etymology
From Mandarin 泉州 (Quánzhōu), Wade–Giles romanization: Chʻüan²-chou¹.
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