Waichow

name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of Huizhou: the Cantonese-derived name dated

    "With Waichow subdued and the enemy troops in the entire area surrendering or in headlong flight, Chiang struck at another malcontent general and captured the coastal city of Swatow."

Example

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"With Waichow subdued and the enemy troops in the entire area surrendering or in headlong flight, Chiang struck at another malcontent general and captured the coastal city of Swatow."

Etymology

From the Postal Romanization of Cantonese 惠州 (wai⁶ zau¹).

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