qu

noun1

1. •
   An administrative subdivision of China roughly equivalent to districts, distinguished from the more rural "counties" (xian).

   • At the time of the elections (1980) Nanjing was subdivided into three suburban counties (xian) and nine urban districts (qu). — 1990

noun2

1. •
   Abbreviation of query.
2. •
   Abbreviation of question.

   • The National Health Care Referendum, which is being endorsed by over 80 organizations so far, […] has as its goal a 75% or better vote of "yes" on qu. 7 on the November Ballot. — 1980

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of Queen.

   • I have read to his Majesty that part of your letter touching the passing a compliment to the Qu. of Swede upon occasion of the Qu. her mother’s death, which the K. would have you forbear to do. — 1655