Chou

noun

: a Chinese dynasty traditionally dated 1122 to about 256 b.c. and marked by the development of the philosophical schools of Confucius, Mencius, Lao-tzu, and Mo Ti

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Thoughtful and stylish, the brand’s pajamas and long-sleeve polo onesies make great add-ons, making Mon Chou a fantastic one-stop shop. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 For November commerce writer Alaina Chou writes about easy-cleanup dinners, weightlifting, and more. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024 For example, Chou is working with one client in the Upper East Side who loves jewelry with decorative, floral embellishments. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 The cast is headed by Vic Chou (Meteor Garden), Hsueh Shih-ling (Taiwan Crime Stories) and Hsieh Hsin-ying (The Assassin). Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Chou 

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Beijing) Zhōu

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chou was in 1771

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“Chou.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chou. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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