Cathay
pronunciation
How to pronounce Cathay in British English:
UK [kæˈθei]
How to pronounce Cathay in American English:
US [kæˈθe]
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- Noun:
- an archaic or literary name for China
Word Origin
- Cathay (n.)
- 1560s, poetic name for "China," from Medieval Latin Cataya, from Turkish Khitai, from Uighur Khitai, name of a Tatar dynasty that ruled Beijing 936-1122.
Example
- 1. Both cathay and dragonair target premium passengers .
- 2. Cathay and air china have had a cross-shareholding relationship since last june .
- 3. When it comes to set in , let cathay pacific provide custom-designed pajamas .
- 4. Cathay 's competitors complain of a lack of access to other routes too .
- 5. Cathay pacific also said it will launch new flights to abu dhabi on june 2 .