Teochew.
A variety of Southern Min Chinese, spoken in the Chaoshan region of eastern Guangdong and its diaspora.
Meaning & usage
A variety of Southern Min Chinese, spoken in the Chaoshan region of eastern Guangdong and its diaspora.
A city in the eastern part of China's Guangdong province, now more commonly called Chaozhou.
The Chaoshan region where Teochew is spoken.
Where this word comes from
From Teochew 潮州 (dio⁵ ziu¹). See also Hokkien 潮州 (Tiô-chiu). Doublet of Chaozhou.
A person of Chaoshan heritage.
Where this word comes from
From Teochew 潮州 (dio⁵ ziu¹). See also Hokkien 潮州 (Tiô-chiu). Doublet of Chaozhou.
Relating to the Chaoshan region of China or its people.
Where this word comes from
From Teochew 潮州 (dio⁵ ziu¹). See also Hokkien 潮州 (Tiô-chiu). Doublet of Chaozhou.
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