圖伯特
Chinese edit
phonetic | ||||
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trad. (圖伯特) | 圖 | 伯 | 特 | |
simp. (图伯特) | 图 | 伯 | 特 |
Etymology edit
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Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
圖伯特
- (chiefly historical) Synonym of 吐蕃 (“Tibet”)
Usage notes edit
- 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.