Hangchow

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

    "On February 16, 1927, Chiang met the northern forces in open battle before Hangchow, and inflicted a smashing defeat. The middle-Yangtse war-lord fled north."

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hangzhou

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"On February 16, 1927, Chiang met the northern forces in open battle before Hangchow, and inflicted a smashing defeat. The middle-Yangtse war-lord fled north."

Etymology

From the Postal Romanization of Mandarin 杭州 (Hángzhōu).

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