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Teochew


Definition of Teochew

noun (plural same)

  • 1a member of a people of the Guangdong province of SE China.
  • 2 [mass noun] the dialect spoken by the Teochew.

adjective

  • relating to the Teochew or their dialect.

Origin:

Chinese dialect form of the name of the city Chaozhou

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