Soochow

/ (ˈsuːˈtʃaʊ) /


noun
  1. a variant transliteration of the Chinese name for Suzhou

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How to use Soochow in a sentence

  • That warrior obeyed the summons, leaving Mow Wang in charge of Soochow, but he could do no good.

    The Life of Gordon, Volume I | Demetrius Charles Boulger
  • However, six of us landed, and held the fort somehow till more Imperialists came up, while the Hyson pushed on towards Soochow.

    The Life of Gordon, Volume I | Demetrius Charles Boulger
  • The rebels were in clusters along the bank, marching in an orderly way towards Soochow.

    The Life of Gordon, Volume I | Demetrius Charles Boulger
  • It was the garrison of Quinsan attempting to escape to Soochow, some seven or eight thousand men.

    The Life of Gordon, Volume I | Demetrius Charles Boulger
  • The city of Soochow, now so closely beleaguered, was of imposing appearance.

    The Life of Gordon, Volume I | Demetrius Charles Boulger