Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ku-shan

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.07 in modern English

Syllables: ku-shan
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Alternative form of Gushan, Kaohsiung.

Example Sentences

"Moreover, Ku-shan precinct is noted as the fishing area, and all the transportation businesses and companies are located in this precinct."
"In order to keep the 10 fishing ports in Kaohsiung in good condition and perfect order, the government has set up 4 administrative branch offices in Chien-chen, Chung-chou, Ku-shan, and Sheau-kang ."
"On December 9, the editorial board of this journal had conflicts with the police in Ku-shan, Kaohsiung. Two of the non-KMT people were arrested and then released. This was called the Ku-shan Incident."

Etymology

From Mandarin 鼓山 (Gǔshān) Wade–Giles romanization: Ku³-shan¹.

Word Breakdown

Root: 鼓山, -

Questions

What does ku-shan mean?: Alternative form of Gushan, Kaohsiung.
Where does ku-shan come from?: From Mandarin 鼓山 (Gǔshān) Wade–Giles romanization: Ku³-shan¹.

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