Neuter
Taiwan

Taiwan

  1. (neuter) Taiwan (a partly-recognized country in East Asia consisting of a main island and 167 smaller islands)
  2. (neuter) Taiwan (an island between the Taiwan Strait and Philippine Sea in East Asia)

Frequency

C2
Etymology

In summary

The modern form "Taiwan" may possibly be from English Taiwan, or reminiscent of older forms like Tayouan, perhaps from Siraya.

Related words

Republiek China

Formosa

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