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Chiu
Chiu (name) means a Chinese surname, romanized from Cantonese, Hokkien, or Mandarin. Example: “Dr. Chiu specializes in cardiology.”
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A Chinese surname, romanized from Cantonese, Hokkien, or Mandarin.
"She told staff members that when she was in her 20s, she met a man surnamed Chiu (邱), who was born to Taiwanese and Japanese parents."
— Huang Chien-hua, Father united with son after 50 years (2013)
"Dr. Chiu specializes in cardiology."
"When asked to confirm that a new base has been built in Sanzhi District to withstand a HEMP attack, Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) on Monday (Oct. 30) said the work was part of an ongoing project, reported Liberty Times."
— Keoni Everington, Defense ministry confirms New Taipei Naval base hardened against nuclear electromagnetic pulse attack (2023)
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Etymology
Chiu comes from several different Chinese surnames, including Cantonese 趙／赵 (ziu⁶), Hokkien 周 (Chiu), and Mandarin 邱 (Qiū), romanized in Wade–Giles as Chʻiu¹. It is a doublet of Qiu.
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What does “Chiu” mean?
The word “Chiu” means a Chinese surname, romanized from Cantonese, Hokkien, or Mandarin.
How do you use “Chiu” in a sentence?
Here is “Chiu” used in a sentence: “Dr. Chiu specializes in cardiology.”
What part of speech is “Chiu”?
“Chiu” is a name.
What is the meaning of Chiu?
"Chiu" (name) means a Chinese surname, romanized from Cantonese, Hokkien, or Mandarin.
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