谢长廷 Traditional form: 謝長廷 Pinyin (reading): Xiè Chángtíng Definitions: Frank Chang-ting Hsieh (1946-), Taiwanese DPP politician, mayor of Kaohsiung 1998-2005 Characters: 谢 - to thank; to refuse politely 长 - long, lasting; to excel in 廷 - courtyard Traditional characters: 謝 - to thank; to refuse politely 長 - long, lasting; to excel in 廷 - courtyard