崤 (xiáo) - Xiao — refers to the Xiao Mountains, a

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Xiao — refers to the Xiao Mountains, a mountain range in Henan province, historically significant in Chinese history.

Xiao — refers to the Xiao Mountains, a

Usage highlights

Xiao MountainsBattle of XiaoXiaoXiao PassXiao ValleyXiao Mausoleum

Synonyms

  • 山— mountain (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Xiao Mountains (崤山) are located in western Henan.
  • The Battle of Xiao (崤之战) was a famous historical conflict.
  • The Xiao-Han mountain range (崤函山脉) is a strategic pass.
  • Ancient texts mention the Xiao Pass (崤关).

Collocations

  • Xiao Mountains(崤山)
  • Battle of Xiao(崤之战)
  • Xiao-Han mountain range(崤函山脉)
  • Xiao Pass(崤关)
  • Xiao Valley(崤谷)
  • Xiao Mausoleum(崤陵)

Idioms

  • The Battle of Xiao(崤之战)
  • Xiao-Han Ancient Path(崤函古道)
  • Xiao's strategic importance(崤塞之险)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Xiao Mountains were a strategic military pass during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.
  • The Battle of Xiao (627 BCE) was a decisive conflict between Qin and Jin states.
  • The Xiao-Han area was part of the ancient Silk Road route.

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