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

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For example, Chou is working with one client in the Upper East Side who loves jewelry with decorative, floral embellishments. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 The cast is headed by Vic Chou (Meteor Garden), Hsueh Shih-ling (Taiwan Crime Stories) and Hsieh Hsin-ying (The Assassin). Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 The typhoon has revived the older generation’s bad memories of Thelma, prompting extra precautions, said Chou Yi-tang, a government official working in the Siaogang district, which is home to the airport. Reuters, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024 Trustee Veronica Chou has been barred for four years. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Chou 

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 6 Nov. 2024.

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