Taiwan
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From Tayuan, Tayoan, or other variants, referring to “I/us”, in the Siraya Formosan language. Similar to tayo in Tagalog.
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Taiwan
- Common name for a country in East Asia. Official name: Republic of China, Its de facto capital is Taipei.
- An island off the coast of mainland China, also known as Formosa since 16th century.
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East Asian country
East Asian island
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Taiwan m.
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Taiwan
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Taiwan
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Declension of Taiwan (type risti)
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Taiwan m.
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| 台湾 | |
| 臺灣 or 台灣 |
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Taiwan (Pinyin Táiwān, traditional 臺灣 or 台灣, simplified 台湾)
- Taiwan
- Taiwan niuroumian
- Taiwan beef noodle
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Taiwan
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Taiwan f.
- Republic of China (state in East Asia)
This Portuguese entry was created from the translations listed at Republic of China. It may be less reliable than other entries, and may be missing parts of speech or additional senses. Please also see Taiwan in the Portuguese Wiktionary. This notice will be removed when the entry is checked. (more information) October 2009
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