🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

琉球群岛

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Liúqiú qúndǎo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ryukyu Islands/rjuːˈkjuː ˈaɪ.ləndz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"琉球群岛以其美丽的海滩而闻名。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A group of islands located in the East China Sea, known for their unique culture, history, and biodiversity.

    "The Ryukyu Islands are famous for their beautiful beaches and vibrant marine life."
  2. 2

    The historical kingdom that ruled over the Ryukyu Islands before its annexation by Japan.

    "The Ryukyu Kingdom had its own distinct language and traditions, separate from those of mainland Japan."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Ryukyu' originates from the Japanese '琉球', which refers to the historical Ryukyu Kingdom that existed from the 15th to the 19th century. The islands are located southwest of Japan and have a unique culture influenced by both Japanese and Chinese traditions.

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