兗 (yǎn) - Yan — refers to Yanzhou, one of the & a place name in Shandong province.

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yǎn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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兗 · yǎn

Yan — refers to Yanzhou, one of the Nine Provinces of ancient China;

a place name in Shandong province.

Yan — refers to Yanzhou, one of thea place name in Shandong province.

Usage highlights

Yanzhou DistrictYanzhou PrefectureYan regionDuke of YanYanzhou MiningYan

Synonyms

  • 兖州— Yanzhou (the prefecture)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Yanzhou District is in Jining City, Shandong (兖州).
  • The ancient province of Yan was one of the Nine Provinces (九州之一).
  • Yanzhou Railway Station serves the Beijing-Shanghai line (兖州站).
  • Yanzhou Mining Group is a major coal company (兖矿集团).

Collocations

  • Yanzhou District(兖州)
  • Yanzhou Prefecture(兖州府)
  • Yan region(兖地)
  • Duke of Yan(兖公)
  • Yanzhou Mining(兖矿)
  • Yan-Yu region(兖豫)

Idioms

  • The Nine Provinces include Yan(九州兖州)
  • Yan is the region of rivers and marshes(兖州泽国)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Yanzhou was one of the Nine Provinces in ancient Chinese geography, mentioned in historical texts like the 'Tribute of Yu'.
  • The character appears frequently in historical and geographical contexts related to Shandong province.
  • Yanzhou has been an important administrative region throughout Chinese history, from the Han dynasty onward.

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