Daotai
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /daʊ.taɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Daotai is a noun meaning (historical) Synonym of circuit intendant: a local governor of late imperial China.
Meaning
(historical) Synonym of circuit intendant: a local governor of late imperial China.
Example Sentences
TAIWAN, or Chinese Formosa, is considered a Foo or district of the province of Fokien, and is governed by a Taoutai extraordinary, who, though responsible to the provincial viceroy, possesses the privilege of memorialising the Throne direct.
Word Forms
- daotais
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include taotai, taoyin, dutong, intendant, mandarin, intendancy.
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