English Explanatory Dictionary

Double Ten

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A Chinese public holiday on 10 October, commemorating the start of the Wuchang Uprising on 10 October 1911 which ultimately led to the establishment of the Republic of China on 1 January 1912.

Word forms

Double Ten

Etymology

A reference to the tenth day of the tenth month.

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