Chaoshan

geographical name

Chao·​shan ˈchau̇-ˈshän How to pronounce Chaoshan (audio)
linguistically distinct area centered around the city of Shantou in the eastern part of the province of Guangdong, China

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“Chaoshan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chaoshan. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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