(lào) - Lào — a surname & historically refers to Lao Ai, a controversial figure

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lào | 14 strokes | radical:

· lào

Lào — a surname;

historically refers to Lao Ai, a controversial figure from the Qin dynasty known for his scandalous relationship with Empress Dowager Zhao.

Lào — a surnamehistorically refers to Lao Ai, a controversial figure

Usage highlights

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The historical figure Lao Ai (嫪毐) was involved in a court scandal.
  • He bears the surname Lao (姓嫪).
  • The Lao family (嫪家) has a long history.
  • This character appears in historical records about the Qin dynasty (秦朝).

Collocations

  • Lao Ai(嫪毐)
  • Surname Lao(姓嫪)
  • Lao family(嫪家)
  • Lao surname clan(嫪氏)
  • Lao character(嫪字)

Idioms

  • Lao Ai's rebellion(嫪毐之乱)
  • The Lao Ai incident(嫪毐事件)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known as a surname, with historical significance tied to Lao Ai from the Qin dynasty.
  • Lao Ai was a controversial figure involved in a political scandal and rebellion against Qin Shi Huang.
  • The character carries historical connotations of intrigue and court drama from ancient China.

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