English Explanatory Dictionary

Taiwan Strait

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. The strait dividing mainland Asia (incl. mainland China) from Taiwan island and connecting the East and South China Seas.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Taiwan Strait the Taiwan Strait Taiwan Straits

Etymology

Partial calque from Mandarin 臺灣海峽／台湾海峡 (Táiwān Hǎixiá)

Synonyms

Black Ditch Formosa Strait Strait of Fokien Channel of Formosa
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