嚳 (kù) - Ku — refers to Emperor Ku (Kù Dì), & a sage ruler.

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嚳 · kù

Ku — refers to Emperor Ku (Kù Dì), one of the legendary Five Emperors in ancient Chinese mythology;

a sage ruler.

Ku — refers to Emperor Ku (Kù Dì),a sage ruler.

Usage highlights

Emperor KuKu DiLegend of Emperor KuFive EmperorsKu's descendants

Synonyms

  • 帝嚳— Emperor Ku (full title)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Emperor Ku was one of the Five Emperors (帝嚳).
  • He is a legendary sage king in Chinese mythology (神話傳說中的聖王).
  • The historical records mention Emperor Ku (史書記載的嚳帝).

Collocations

  • Emperor Ku(帝嚳)
  • Ku Di(嚳帝)
  • Legend of Emperor Ku(嚳的傳說)
  • Five Emperors(五帝)
  • Ku's descendants(嚳的後代)

Idioms

  • The Five Emperors: Huangdi, Zhuanxu,帝嚳, Yao, Shun(五帝: 黃帝、顓頊、帝嚳、堯、舜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Emperor Ku is counted among the Five Emperors, a group of legendary sage rulers in Chinese mythology.
  • He is considered a cultural hero and ancestor of some ancient Chinese clans.
  • Historical texts like the 'Records of the Grand Historian' (史記) contain accounts of his reign.

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