() - Ku — legendary emperor in Chinese mythology, also

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kù | 12 strokes | radical:

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Ku — legendary emperor in Chinese mythology, also known as Emperor Ku or Gaoxin, one of the Five Emperors in ancient Chinese history.

Ku — legendary emperor in Chinese mythology, also

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Emperor KuGaoxin EmperorFive EmperorsKu's descendantsLegendary rulerAncient emperor

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Emperor Ku was a legendary ruler (帝喾).
  • He appears in ancient historical records (史书记载).
  • Ku is considered one of the Five Emperors (五帝之一).
  • The Gaoxin clan was founded by Emperor Ku (高辛氏).

Collocations

  • Emperor Ku(帝喾)
  • Gaoxin Emperor(高辛氏)
  • Five Emperors(五帝)
  • Ku's descendants(喾的后代)
  • Legendary ruler(传说帝王)
  • Ancient emperor(上古帝王)

Idioms

  • The Five Emperors including Ku(五帝包括喾)
  • Ku's four consorts(喾四妃)
  • Ku's reign period(喾在位时期)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Emperor Ku is one of the Five Emperors in Chinese mythology and early history.
  • He is considered the great-grandson of the Yellow Emperor and ancestor of later dynastic founders.
  • Ku is credited with establishing astronomical observations and calendar systems.
  • His descendants include the founders of the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

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