Foochow

[ foo-chou; Chinese foo-joh ]

noun

1. Older Spelling. Fuzhou.
2. Also called North·ern Min [nawr, -, th, ern , min]. a dialect of Chinese spoken in and around Fuzhou. Compare Min.

Foochow

/ ˈfuːˈtʃaʊ /

noun

1. a variant transliteration of the Chinese name for Fuzhou

Example Sentences

These were undoubtedly the Northern troops from Foochow who were expected Monday night.

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In Foochow, as in other cities of China, the narrow alleys are literally choked with every form of industrial obstruction.

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It is certain, however, that the Consul will order all of us to Foochow if news of the situation reaches there.

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The Foochow dialect (which is one of the most difficult to learn) is spoken only within fifty or one hundred miles of the city.

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Yen-ping is eight days' travel from Foochow up the Min River and it is by no means the most remote station in the province.

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