tuchun

[ doo-jyn ]

noun

, Chinese History.

1. the title of a military governor of a province during the period 1916–28.
2. a war lord.

tuchun

/ tuːˈtʃuːn /

noun

1. (formerly) a Chinese military governor or warlord

Word History and Origins

Origin of tuchun¹

1915–20; < Chinese (Wade-Giles) tu 1 chün 1 , (pinyin) dūjūn literally, oversee troops

Word History and Origins

Origin of tuchun¹

from Chinese, from tu to superintend + chün troops

Example Sentences

When the time came for after-dinner speeches, Mrs. Dewey told the Tuchun that his province must adopt co-education.

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