Meaning of Che-kyang | Babel Free

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Noun. [B2]

Examples

“Fo-kyen is bounded by Che-kyang on the North, Kyang-ſi on the Weſt, Quang-tong on the South, and on the Eaſt by the Sea of China.”

“The court was greatly alarmed at the reduction of Hang-chew-Fû, capital of Che-kyang, in July, by the troops of Tſu-chew-whey.”

“Kaou-tsung II., who reigned over the southern provinces only, held his court at Hang-foo, in the province of Che-kyang: he endeavoured to drive⟳ back the Tatars, but was obliged to retreat, and make⟳ the most humiliating proposals to them, which made no impression upon the sturdy victors, who boldly refused to retire⟳ one inch, or to give⟳ up the captive emperor, or any of the family: all he gained, was the quiet possession of the southern empire, by paying an annual tribute.”

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