Zhou

[ Chinese joh ]

/ Chinese dʒoʊ /

noun Pinyin.

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Example sentences from the Web for zhou

Zhou, a staunch supporter of Bo, was rumored to have designated Bo as his successor inside the Politburo Standing Committee.
China’s Corruption Purge: The Fall of Zhou Yongkang|Wenguang Huang, Ho Pin|December 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When Jia claimed to be pregnant and demanded a marital commitment, Zhou promised to file for divorce in 2008.
China’s Corruption Purge: The Fall of Zhou Yongkang|Wenguang Huang, Ho Pin|December 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He had shown up at the Zhou house some eight days ago, as he had on earlier occasions, broke and in need of shelter.
Brooklyn Mother, Four Children Allegedly Slain by Jealous Cousin|Michael Daly|October 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
That explained why Zhou was allowed to serve out his five-year term last year.
China’s Corruption Purge Continues Against Zhou Yongkang|Wenguang Huang, Pin Ho|September 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Speculations about a possible investigation into Zhou and his family began circulating on the internet months ago.
China’s Corruption Purge Continues Against Zhou Yongkang|Wenguang Huang, Pin Ho|September 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for zhou

Zhou

/ (dʒəʊ) /

noun

the Pinyin transliteration of the Chinese name for Chou

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