shekki

name

1. (alt-of, dated)Dated form of Shiqi: the Cantonese-derived name.

   “With the exception of Shiukwan on the Canton-Hankow railroad, Kwangtung’s regional centers are situated along the coast, notably in the Canton delta. There, in addition to Canton, are the cities of Fatshan, Kongmoon and Shekki.”

   “Chan Sam had already received two receipts, one from the banking institution in Hong Kong to which he had sent his draft, and another from the broker in the market town of Shekki, which served several satellite villages including Chang Gar Bin. A courier had carried the draft from Hong Kong to Shekki.”

   “1938 Asia & The Pacific Nov.2[...]Japan bombs Shekki, ahead of their advance on the West River. More Japanese troops are landed at Amoy in Fukien.”