Wen-chou

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of Wenzhou. alt-of, alternative

    "Many images accompanied the emperor's party in early 1130 when it fled Kiangnan by sea and took refuge in Wen-chou, on the Chekiang coast."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of Wenzhou. alt-of, alternative

    "The Chinese authorities of Wen-Chou received orders, which we brought with us, from the Governor-General at Foochow, commanding them to render us all necessary assistance."

Synonyms

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yongjiayung-chia

Example

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"Many images accompanied the emperor's party in early 1130 when it fled Kiangnan by sea and took refuge in Wen-chou, on the Chekiang coast."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Mandarin 溫州 /温州 (Wēnzhōu) Wade–Giles romanization: Wên¹-chou¹.

Etymology 2

From Mandarin 溫州／温州 (Wēnzhōu) Wade-Giles romanization: Wên¹-Chou¹.

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