Swatow

/ ˈswɒˈtaʊ /

noun

1. a variant transliteration of the Chinese name for Shantou

Example Sentences

Among ethnic cheap eats, he recommends the Beirut-style seafood spot Ghadir Fish, the Sri Lankan Saffron Spice Kitchen, Swatow for Chinese soups and noodles, and Zezafoun for Syrian platters and live music.

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Part of the reason is the diaspora of its people — motivated by crushing poverty in the region — says Diana Zheng, the author of “Jia: The Food of Swatow and the Teochew Diaspora,” a recent book about Teochew cuisine.

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During some months I made voyages on the north-east coast of China, from Hong-Kong to Swatow, Amoy, Foo-chow, and Shanghae.

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Upon one occasion, while anchored in foggy weather off the island of Namoa, close to Swatow, I had a capital opportunity of noticing the remarkable keenness with which those light-fingered gentry are ever on the alert for plunder.

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I noticed at Swatow several ships loaded with Chinese slaves destined for the Chincha guano islands of Peru.

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