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Definition of taichung

taichung

/taɪˈtʃʊŋ/
Tai · chung
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taichung Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major industrial city and special municipality located in central Taiwan, known for its manufacturing sectors, cultural institutions, and pleasant climate.

Example

"During our tour of Taiwan, we took the high-speed rail from Taipei to Taichung to visit the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts."

• Rhymes for taichung

• Nearby Words

tahquamenon
tahquitz
tahr
taichung
taieri
tail
tailor

Word Origin & Etymology

From Wade-Giles romanization of Mandarin Chinese 台中 / 臺中 (Táizhōng), literally meaning 'Central Taiwan', referring to its geographic location midway along the island's western coast.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taichung. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taichung
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