檇 (zuì) - Ancient place name & specifically refers to Zuili, a location in modern-day

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檇 · zuì

Ancient place name;

specifically refers to Zuili, a location in modern-day Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, where a famous historical battle occurred.

Ancient place namespecifically refers to Zuili, a location in modern-day

Usage highlights

Battle of ZuiliZuili ancient cityZuili locationZuili in Spring and Autumn periodZuili plum

Synonyms

  • 醉李— alternative name for Zuili, literally 'drunken plum'

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Battle of Zuili took place in 494 BCE (檇李之战).
  • Zuili was located in present-day Jiaxing (檇李在今嘉兴).
  • Historical records mention the Zuili region (古籍中的檇李).

Collocations

  • Battle of Zuili(檇李之战)
  • Zuili ancient city(檇李古城)
  • Zuili location(檇李之地)
  • Zuili in Spring and Autumn period(春秋檇李)
  • Zuili plum(檇李 - a variety of plum)

Idioms

  • The Battle of Zuili between Wu and Yue(吴越檇李之战)
  • Zuili decisive battle(檇李之役)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Zuili was the site of a major battle between the states of Wu and Yue during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • The character is primarily used in historical and geographical contexts related to ancient Zhejiang.
  • Zuili plums are a famous fruit variety from the Jiaxing region with historical significance.

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