Etymology

Tau-lak

Today it means: Synonym of Douliu: the Hokkien-derived name. Full definition →

Taiwanese Hokkien 斗六
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  1. Taiwanese Hokkien · borrowed from斗六
  2. English todayTau-lak

Borrowed from Hokkien, specifically Taiwanese Hokkien 斗六 (Táu-la̍k).

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