Chou

noun

: a Chinese dynasty traditionally dated 1122 to about 256 b.c. and marked by the development of the philosophical schools of Confucius, Mencius, Lao-tzu, and Mo Ti

Examples of Chou in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition, the company reached new deals with Chinese stars Jay Chou and Eason Chan. Thom Duffy, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2024 The multi-user experience caps a trilogy for director Chou Tung-Yen, who will next bring his winning volley to Cannes’ first ever Immersive Competition. Ben Croll, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024 Danny made a scallop Chou Farci with a yuzu kosho sauce. Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024 The sole returnee to the list this year is Silas Chou at No. 30, an early investor in Michael Kors, who shares a $2.6 billion fortune with his family. Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 After all, eclipse experts like Ralph Chou stress how overwhelming a total eclipse can be. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024 The government had also helped reinforce private apartment buildings over the past six years by adding new steel braces and increasing column and beam sizes, Dr. Chou said. Siyi Zhao Lam Yik Fei, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 Coast guard chief Chou Mei-wu told a parliamentary committee the boats were sent after Chinese authorities sought help, adding that such requests were common, with 119 people rescued in such efforts over the past three years or so. Reuters, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2024 The appointment of Yang to the board, and to the company’s audit committee, follow the exit of Dawn Taubin as a non-executive director and the retirement of Jessie Chou as an executive director. Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Beijing) Zhōu

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chou was in 1771

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“Chou.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chou. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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