卭 (qióng) - A place name in ancient China & also used in personal names and literary contexts.

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qióng ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 卩

情仁

卭 · qióng

A place name in ancient China;

also used in personal names and literary contexts.

A place name in ancient Chinaalso used in personal names and literary contexts.

Usage highlights

QiongduQiong bambooQiong ZuoSima Qiong

Synonyms

  • 邛— alternative form with same pronunciation and meaning

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient place name Qiong (卭) appears in historical records.
  • It can be used in classical-style names (e.g., 卭玉).
  • Found in ancient texts referring to Qiongdu (卭都).

Collocations

  • Qiongdu(卭都)
  • Qiong bamboo(卭竹)
  • Qiong Zuo(卭崃)
  • Sima Qiong(司马卭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically refers to an ancient place in Sichuan province, associated with the Qiong ethnic group.
  • Appears in classical literature and historical records as a geographical and ethnic designation.

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