Penghu

[ Chinese puhng-hoo ]

noun

1. a group of small islands off the coast of southeastern China, in the Taiwan Strait: controlled by Taiwan. About 50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km).

Penghu

/ ˈpɛŋˈhuː /

noun

1. transliteration of the Chinese name for the Pescadores

Example Sentences

Taiwan’s outlying Penghu, Orchid and Green islands announced school and office closures in anticipation of severe weather brought by the typhoon.

From Seattle Times

The storm plowed into the eastern province of Fujian on Friday morning after bringing heavy rains and gale-force winds to parts of Taiwan, especially the Penghu island group, also known as the Pescadores.

From Seattle Times

Taiwan is however a member of the World Trade Organization, designated as a separate customs territory called Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.

From Reuters

In July 2014, a TransAsia ATR 72-500 flight crashed while trying to land on the scenic Penghu archipelago between Taiwan and China, killing 48 people onboard.

From Seattle Times

In July 2014, a TransAsia ATR 72-500 flight crashed while trying to land on the scenic Penghu archipelago between Taiwan and China, killing 48 people onboard.

From Washington Times