tʃaʊ̯

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of currency in Taiwan, equivalent to 0.1 New Taiwan dollars

“The souvenir cost 100 chiao, but I only had 50, so I had to exchange some money.”

2. noun

a type of Taiwanese dish, similar to a noodle or rice bowl

“I ordered a chiao filled with spicy beef and vegetables for lunch.”

3. proper noun

Chiao, the given name of a Chinese surname

“The name Chiao is of Chinese origin and is commonly found in Taiwan.”