The Shaos gathered at the old tea house to share stories of their ancestors.

Shao booked the conference room for Friday's meeting.

I ordered a bowl of noodles topped with cha shao and a side of pickled vegetables.

Shao-hsing is renowned for its centuries-old rice wine, which is used both in cooking and for ceremonial toasts.

I visited Shao-shan last summer to see the birthplace of Mao Zedong.

Early Western maps sometimes label the railway junction as Shao-kuan, reflecting an older romanization.

Shao-lin monks gathered by the old pagoda to demonstrate their traditional forms.

I visited Shaoshan last summer to learn more about its historical significance.