Hang-chau

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of Hangzhou. alt-of, alternative, obsolete

    "The pictures that have been introduced were taken from a superb edition of a History of Buddha, republished recently at Hang-châu in Cheh-kiang, and profusely illustrated in the best style of Chinese art."

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hangchowlin'anqiantangwulin

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"The pictures that have been introduced were taken from a superb edition of a History of Buddha, republished recently at Hang-châu in Cheh-kiang, and profusely illustrated in the best style of Chinese art."

Etymology

From an irregular romanization of Mandarin Chinese 杭州 (Hángzhōu, literally “capital of Hang”).

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