槜 (zuì) - An ancient place name referring to Zuili, an

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zuì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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槜 · zuì

An ancient place name referring to Zuili, an ancient city in present-day Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, known for its famous peaches.

An ancient place name referring to Zuili, an

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Zuili was an ancient city (槜李城) in the Spring and Autumn period.
  • Zuili peaches are a famous variety (槜李).
  • The Battle of Zuili occurred here (槜李之战).
  • This character appears mainly in historical texts (古籍中的槜字).

Collocations

  • Zuili (ancient city)(槜李)
  • Zuili peaches(槜李)
  • Battle of Zuili(槜李之战)
  • Zuili city(槜李城)
  • ancient Zuili(古槜李)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 槜李 was an important city-state during the Spring and Autumn period, located in modern Jiaxing, Zhejiang.
  • The name is preserved today mainly through 'Zuili peaches', a famous fruit variety known for its excellent quality.
  • The Battle of Zuili (496 BCE) was a significant conflict between the states of Wu and Yue.

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