Kaohsiung
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Kaohsiung
- /ˌkaʊ ˈʃjʊŋ/
- /ˌɡaʊ ˈʃjʊŋ/
Where it comes from
Borrowed from Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 高雄 (Kao¹-hsiung²), from Japanese 高雄 (Takao) (whence also Takao), from Hokkien 打狗 (Tá-káu) (whence also Takau), from Siraya takau (“bamboo forest”). First attested in late 1945.
proper noun Kao Hsiung · Kao-hsiung · Gaosyong · Gaoxiong · Kaohiung · Kaosiung
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A city and special municipality in southern Taiwan, and the third largest city in Taiwan.
Although many factors in the industrial picture remain unfavorable, the Government reportedly is taking steps toward rehabilitation of industry. Repairs to the oil refinery at Kaohsiung (Takao) in Taiwan (Formosa) are being made, reportedly under the direction of engineers of the Anglo-Iranian Oil C
Similar: Kaohsiung City, KHH, Takou, Takow, Dagou
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A former county of Taiwan.
Occupying an area of 2,793, square kilometers, Kaohsiung county lists agriculture as its most important economic activity, followed by industry, commerce and fishing. While it is only 60 kilometers long, the county's coastline is extremely favorable to fishing activities. ¶ With its attractive mount
Similar: Takao
Similar: Takau
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Talk about this word "Kaohsiung." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/kaohsiung. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Kaohsiung. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/kaohsiung "Kaohsiung." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/kaohsiung.Cite this
@misc{kaohsiung_2026,
title = {Kaohsiung},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/kaohsiung},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
