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Keelung

British  
/ ˈkiːˈlʊŋ /

noun

  1. another name for Chilung

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Streets were largely deserted in Taiwan's port city of Keelung, which is expected to be one of the hardest hit areas on the island, as Bavi whipped up strong winds and dumped heavy rain.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

The sweep, spearheaded by prosecutors in Keelung, targeted six individuals who were subsequently summoned on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

A tiny new species of sea slug, smaller than a grain of rice, has been discovered off the coast of Keelung in northern Taiwan.

From Science Daily May 27, 2026

On a chilly Wednesday night in the port city of Keelung, a crowd made up mostly of young families and couples gathered by the waterfront for a TPP rally.

From BBC Jan. 11, 2024

Taou-Kwang was about this age when his father ascended the throne, in consequence of the somewhat capricious appointment of Keelung, who abdicated, and soon after died.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 Volume 17, New Series, April 17, 1852 by Robert Chambers

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