Taiping

noun

Tai·​ping

ˈtī¦piŋ

plural -s

: a Chinese insurgent taking part in a rebellion (1848–65) against the Manchu dynasty

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Pekingese) t'ai⁴ p'ing² peaceful

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