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''Tvafkao'' was one of the earliest names of Kaohsiung ([[wikt:高雄|高雄]] [[Køhioong]]), formerly called "Takao | ''Tvafkao'' (打狗; "to beat a dog") was one of the earliest names of Kaohsiung ([[wikt:高雄|高雄]] [[Køhioong]]), formerly called "Takao". | ||
Founded near the end of the Ming Dynasty ([[Bengtiaau]]) in the 17th century, the village was known as ''Tvafkao'' in the Hoklo language ([[Høxlør-oe]]) spoken by most of the early immigrants. The name originates from the [[Makatao]] language of the local aboriginal tribe and translates as "bamboo forest". | Founded near the end of the Ming Dynasty ([[Bengtiaau]]) in the 17th century, the village was known as ''Tvafkao'' in the Hoklo language ([[Høxlør-oe]]) spoken by most of the early immigrants. The name originates from the [[Makatao]] language of the local aboriginal tribe and translates as "bamboo forest". | ||