Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chek chu

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.26 in modern English

Syllables: chek chu
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Synonym of Stanley (“a coastal town and area in Southern district, Hong Kong”).

Example Sentences

"Because of so much lawlessness at Chek Chu (Stanley) on the south of the island C. B. Hillier, a former ship’s mate, became Assistant Magistrate there; and Charles St. George Cleverly became assistant surveyor."

Etymology

From Cantonese 赤柱 (cek³ cyu⁵).

Word Breakdown

Root: 赤柱

Synonyms

Stanley

Questions

What does chek chu mean?: Synonym of Stanley (“a coastal town and area in Southern district, Hong Kong”).
Where does chek chu come from?: From Cantonese 赤柱 (cek³ cyu⁵).

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