Tiongkok

See also: Tiong-kok

Indonesian

Etymology

From Hokkien 中國中国 (Tiong-kok).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [tiˈɔŋ.kɔk]
  • Hyphenation: Ti‧ong‧kok

Proper noun

Tiongkok

  1. China: the principal state in this country, including (historical) an empire under various dynasties and (since 1949) the People's Republic of China.
    Hyponyms: Republik Rakyat Tiongkok, Republik Tiongkok
  2. Chinese: The citizens of China, particularly Han Chinese citizens of the People's Republic of China.

Adjective

Tiongkok

  1. Chinese: of, from, or related to citizens of China, particularly Han Chinese citizens of the People's Republic of China.

Usage notes

This word is restored for Indonesian official government use as the presidential decision was passed and replaced Cina (China).[1] This guide is followed by and most Indonesian-language mass media.

Synonyms

  • (China): Cina (now possibly derogatory)

See also

References

  1. Pencabutan Surat Edaran Presidium Kabinet Ampera Nomor SE-06/PRES.KAB/6/1967, Tanggal 28 Juni 1967. 2014. (Keputusan Presiden Nomor 12 Tahun 2014).

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