tonkin Definition
- 1a historical region in northern Vietnam
- 2a type of Chinese gunboat used in the 19th century
Using tonkin: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tonkin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Tonkin region was annexed by France in the late 19th century.
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The Tonkin incident was a naval confrontation between China and France in 1884.
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The Chinese gunboats known as Tonkins were used to patrol the Yangtze River.
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Summary: tonkin in Brief
The term 'Tonkin' [tɒŋkɪn] refers to a historical region in northern Vietnam and a type of Chinese gunboat used in the 19th century. It is associated with the Tonkin incident, a naval confrontation between China and France in 1884.
