() - Zi — refers to the Zibo River in & also used in place names, particularly Zibo city.

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Zi — refers to the Zibo River in Shandong province;

also used in place names, particularly Zibo city.

Zi — refers to the Zibo River inalso used in place names, particularly Zibo city.

Usage highlights

Zibo RiverZibo cityZichuan districtZibo coalZibo ceramicsZibo mineral water

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Zibo River flows through Shandong (淄河流经山东).
  • Zibo is an industrial city (淄博市).
  • The ancient state of Qi was located in this region (齐国).
  • This area is rich in mineral resources (矿产资源).

Collocations

  • Zibo River(淄河)
  • Zibo city(淄博)
  • Zichuan district(淄川区)
  • Zibo coal(淄博煤)
  • Zibo ceramics(淄博陶瓷)
  • Zibo mineral water(淄博矿泉水)

Idioms

  • The Battle of Bianque and Qihuan(扁鹊见齐桓公)
  • The strategists of Qi and Chu(齐楚谋士)
  • The prosperity of Linzi(临淄之盛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with the Zibo River in Shandong province, which gave its name to the region.
  • Zibo city is known for its industrial heritage, particularly ceramics and coal mining.
  • The area was part of the ancient state of Qi, known for its economic and military power during the Warring States period.

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