Etymology

Chaoshan

Chao·shan
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Today it means: A region in eastern Guangdong, China, home of the Swatow, Jieyang and Teochew people. Historically composed of 8 counties belonging to the department of Chaozhou (潮州府), today it is equivalent to the 3 cities of Chaozhou, Shantou, and Jieyang. Full definition →

Mandarin 潮汕
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  1. Mandarin · borrowed from潮汕
  2. English todayChaoshan

From Mandarin 潮汕 (Cháoshàn).

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