Teochew /tiˈoʊt͡ʃuː/adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •Relating to the Chaoshan region of China or its people.[…] when Rev. Guthrie Gamble started the first company in the southern Chinese Teochew city of Swatow […] — 1996 noun1 •A person of Chaoshan heritage."Yes! You are Teochew. Aiyah, don't you know, our people are known for being pirates, smugglers, and greate businessmen. [The Hong Kong billionaire] Li Ka-shing is Teochew, you know!" — 2011 formsTeochews