Taiwan
Chinese
/ˌtaɪˈwɑn/, /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/
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Definitions
- Common name for a country in East Asia. Official name: Republic of China. Its de facto capital is Taipei.
- (island off the coast of China), also known as Formosa since the 16th century.
- A of the Republic of China
- A claimed province of the People's Republic of China
Etymology
Derived from Siraya tau (people).
Origin
Siraya
tau
Gloss
people
Concept
Semantic Field
Kinship
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
民