taiwan
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Taiwan is a beautiful island with lush green mountains and a scenic coastline.
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An island in southeastern Asia: A large island located approximately 100 miles (160 kilometers) off the southeastern coast of mainland China in the South China Sea.
- A government on that island: The political entity governing the island of Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), which was established there in 1949.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Geographical entity): Taiwan is known for its mountainous terrain and bustling cities.The island of Taiwan produces a significant amount of the world's semiconductors.
Proper noun (Political entity): The economy of Taiwan is highly developed and export-oriented.Taiwan maintains its own democratically elected government.
Advanced Usage
- "the Taiwan issue" or "the Taiwan question": Refers to the complex political and diplomatic status of Taiwan, particularly the dispute over its sovereignty between the government in Taipei and the government in Beijing.
Variants and Related Words
- Taiwanese (adj): Of or relating to Taiwan or its people.
- Taiwanese (n): A person from Taiwan; also refers to the variety of Chinese (Minnan/Hokkien) commonly spoken on the island.
Synonyms
- Formosa: An older historical name for the island, used primarily in Portuguese and other European languages.
- Republic of China (ROC): The official name of the government that administers Taiwan and several smaller islands.
Related Phrases
- "Cross-strait relations": Refers to the interactions between Taiwan (governed by the ROC) and mainland China (governed by the People's Republic of China).
Taiwan is a beautiful island with lush green mountains and a scenic coastline.
Noun
- an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea
- a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong