Shantou

geographical name

Shan·​tou ˈshän-ˈtō How to pronounce Shantou (audio)
variants or Swatow
ˈswä-ˈtau̇ How to pronounce Shantou (audio)
city and port on the South China Sea in Guangdong province, southeastern China population 4,486,500

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“Shantou.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shantou. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.

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