颱風

Etymology
Debated. Various theories include:
 * Compound of and . The former is a word attested from the eighteenth century.
 * Compound of and, as most typhoons affecting the southeastern coast of China appear to have originated from the direction of Taiwan.
 * , in turn from southern (Cantonese or Hakka).

For more on the historical records of typhoons in China, see.

Noun

 * 1) typhoon

Usage notes

 * Not to be confused with.