English Explanatory Dictionary

Liuqiu

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Synonym of Ryukyu (“island chain”): the Mandarin Chinese-derived name.
  2. A rural township of Pingtung County, Taiwan, encompassing Liuqiu Island.
  3. The island of Liuqiu, Pingtung County, Taiwan.

Pronunciation

lyō′chyō′

Word forms

Liuqiu Liuchiu Liouciou Loochoo Loo Choo Lewchew Lew Chew Luchu Liqueo Lequio Liquea Lieuchieu Liukiu Liu Kiu Lekeyo Leoo-keoo Leookeoo Lūchū

Etymology

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 琉球 (Liúqiú). Doublet of Ryukyu.

Synonyms

Ryukyu
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