"Kao Hsiung" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Mandarin 高雄 (Gāo Xióng) Wade–Giles romanization: Kao¹ Hsiung². Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{zh-m|高雄|tr=Gāo Xióng}} 高雄 (Gāo Xióng), {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Kao Hsiung
  1. Alternative form of Kaohsiung Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Kaohsiung
    Sense id: en-Kao_Hsiung-en-name-N0J3m6vR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry
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          "ref": "1950 December 24, Hanson W. Baldwin, “Tense Lands in China's Shadow”, in Lloyd C. Gardner, editor, The Korean War, Quadrangle Books, published 1972, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, →OL, pages 132–133:",
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          "ref": "1986, Jan de Hartog, The Commodore: A Novel of the Sea, Harper & Row, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, →OL, page 376:",
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          "text": "It also became apparent that his family was dissatisfied with the medical treatment he was receiving and were praying for some solution to their concern. The answer came when word reached them of a 'miracle doctor' who was noted for his treatment of similar cases at his clinic in Kao Hsiung.",
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