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Chiuchow

adj · name · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈt͡ʃuːt͡ʃaʊ/

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adj

Meaning 1

Relating to the Chaoshan region of China and/or its people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Hong-Kong, not-comparable

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name

Meaning 2

A variety of Southern Min Chinese, spoken in the Chaoshan region of eastern Guangdong and its diaspora.

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Usage: Hong-Kong

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name

Meaning 3

The Chaoshan region where the Teochew dialect is spoken.

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name

Meaning 4

A person of Teochew / Chaoshan heritage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Hong-Kong

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name

Meaning 5

Alternative form of Chaozhou.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Cantonese 潮州 (ciu4 zau1). Doublet of Chaozhou and Teochew.