"Liuqiu" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 琉球 (Liúqiú). Doublet of Ryukyu. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-pinyin|-}} Hanyu Pinyin, {{bor|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{zh-l|琉球}} 琉球 (Liúqiú), {{doublet|en|Ryukyu}} Doublet of Ryukyu Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Liuqiu
  1. Synonym of Ryukyu (“island chain”): the Mandarin Chinese-derived name. Synonyms: Ryukyu [synonym, synonym-of] Translations (Translations): 琉球 (Liúqiú) (Chinese Mandarin)
    Sense id: en-Liuqiu-en-name-yT4X17me Disambiguation of 'Translations': 60 28 12
  2. A rural township of Pingtung County, Taiwan, encompassing Liuqiu Island. Categories (place): Places in Taiwan, Townships
    Sense id: en-Liuqiu-en-name-N6uLoa0v
  3. The island in Liuqiu, Pingtung County, Taiwan. Categories (place): Islands, Places in Taiwan
    Sense id: en-Liuqiu-en-name-VVx70cmP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 36 12 51 Synonyms: Liuchiu (alt: Wade–Giles), Liouciou (alt: Tongyong Pinyin), Loochoo, Loo Choo, Lewchew, Lew Chew, Luchu, Liqueo, Lequio, Liquea, Lieuchieu, Liukiu, Liu Kiu, Lekeyo, Leoo-keoo, Leookeoo, Lūchū

Alternative forms

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