Henghwa

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A form of Henghua — a person who traces his/her ancestry to Putian or the surrounding region

Scrabble 17

Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of Henghua.

    Chinese from Henghwa, in Hokkien Province, sometimes have names which do not conform to the usual Chinese pattern; a few examples of these curious names may be given as a matter of interest:[…]

    1997, Russell Jones, “Miscellaneous”, in Chinese Names: The Traditions Surrounding the Use of Chinese Surnames and Personal Names, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia: Pelanduk Publications, →ISBN, →OCLC, page 99
nounHenghwa (plural Henghwas)

plural Henghwas

  1. alternativeAlternative form of Henghua.
adjectiveHenghwa (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of Henghua.
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APA

Henghwa. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Henghwa

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Chicago

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