Tiongkok
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See also: Tiong-kok
Indonesian
Etymology
From Hokkien 中國／中国 (Tiong-kok).
Pronunciation
- (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /tiˈoŋkok/
- Rhymes: -oŋkok
- Syllabification: Ti‧ong‧kok
Proper noun
Tiongkok
- 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
Adjective
Tiongkok
- Chinese (of, from, or related to 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 most Indonesian-language mass media.
Synonyms
- (China): Cina (now possibly derogatory)
Related terms
See also
- (countries of Asia) negara-negara di Asia; Afganistan, Arab Saudi, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Filipina, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Irak, Iran, Israel, Jepang, Kamboja, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea Selatan, Korea Utara, Kuwait, Laos, Libanon, Maladewa, Malaysia, Mesir, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestina, Qatar, Rusia, Singapura, Siprus, Sri Lanka, Suriah, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tiongkok, Turki, Turkmenistan, Uni Emirat Arab, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yaman, Yordania
References
- ^ Pencabutan Surat Edaran Presidium Kabinet Ampera Nomor SE-06/PRES.KAB/6/1967, Tanggal 28 Juni 1967. 2014. (Keputusan Presiden Nomor 12 Tahun 2014).
Further reading
- “Tiongkok” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.