Hung-wu

American  

[hoong-woo] / ˈhʊŋˈwu /

noun

1. Chu Yüan-chang, 1328–98, emperor of China 1368–98: founder of the Ming dynasty.

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Hung-wu British  

/ ˈhʌŋ ˈwuː /

noun

1. See Hong-wu

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Example Sentences

In the 4th year of Hung-wu, 1372, it sent tribute to China, under the name of Sien Lohok.

From The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 by Yule, Henry

Aware that the appointment of this youth—his father was dead—would give offence to the young emperor’s uncles, Hung-wu had dismissed them to their respective governments.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" by Various

All intercourse with Europe seems now to have ceased until the Portuguese arrived in the 16th century, but Hung-wu cultivated friendly relations with the neighbouring states.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" by Various

Hung-wu died in 1398 and was succeeded by his grandson Kien-Wên.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" by Various