圖伯特
Chinese
| phonetic | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (圖伯特) | 圖 | 伯 | 特 | |
| simp. (图伯特) | 图 | 伯 | 特 | |
Etymology
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Pronunciation
- Mandarin
- (Standard Chinese)+
- Hanyu Pinyin: Túbótè
- Zhuyin: ㄊㄨˊ ㄅㄛˊ ㄊㄜˋ
- Tongyong Pinyin: Túbótè
- Wade–Giles: Tʻu2-po2-tʻê4
- Yale: Tú-bwó-tè
- Gwoyeu Romatzyh: Twuborteh
- Palladius: Туботэ (Tubotɛ)
- Sinological IPA (key): /tʰu³⁵ pu̯ɔ³⁵ tʰɤ⁵¹/
- (Standard Chinese)+
Proper noun
圖伯特
- (chiefly historical) synonym of 吐蕃 (“Tibet”)
Usage notes
- In modern usage, it is sometimes used among Tibetan independence supporters. For general use, 吐蕃 (Tǔbō) is used in most historical contexts, and 西藏 (Xīzàng) is used in the modern context.