吴 (wú) - Wu — a surname & name of ancient states and kingdoms in Chinese

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wú ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 口

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吴 · wú

Wu — a surname;

name of ancient states and kingdoms in Chinese history, notably the Wu region in the lower Yangtze delta;

also used in historical contexts.

Wu — a surnamename of ancient states and kingdoms in Chinesealso used in historical contexts.

Usage highlights

Surname WuWu dialectWu regionWu KingdomWu cultureWu and Yue

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 越— Yue (historical rival state)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His surname is Wu (姓吴).
  • The Wu Kingdom was one of the Three Kingdoms (三国吴).
  • Wu dialect is spoken in the Jiangnan region (吴语).
  • This is Wu-style architecture (吴式建筑).

Collocations

  • Surname Wu(吴姓)
  • Wu dialect(吴语)
  • Wu region(吴地)
  • Wu Kingdom(吴国)
  • Wu culture(吴文化)
  • Wu and Yue(吴越)

Idioms

  • Wu and Yue on the same boat(吴越同舟)
  • Wu bull panting at the moon(吴牛喘月)
  • The head of Chu and the tail of Wu(楚尾吴头)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most common Chinese surnames, ranking around 9th in population.
  • Historically refers to several states, most notably the Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period.
  • Cultural region centered around the lower Yangtze delta, known for its distinct dialect, cuisine, and traditions.

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