滇 (diān) - Dian — refers to Yunnan province in China & also refers to Lake Dian in Yunnan

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滇 · diān

Dian — refers to Yunnan province in China;

also refers to Lake Dian in Yunnan;

ancient name for the Yunnan region.

Dian — refers to Yunnan province in Chinaalso refers to Lake Dian in Yunnanancient name for the Yunnan region.

Usage highlights

Lake DianDian KingdomDian cuisineDian operaDian teaDian red

Synonyms

  • 云南— Yunnan (province name)
  • 滇池— Lake Dian (geographic feature)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Yunnan is also called Dian (滇).
  • Lake Dian is a famous lake in Kunming (滇池).
  • The Dian Kingdom was an ancient civilization in Yunnan (滇国).
  • Yunnan cuisine is called Dian cuisine (滇菜).

Collocations

  • Lake Dian(滇池)
  • Dian Kingdom(滇国)
  • Dian cuisine(滇菜)
  • Dian opera(滇剧)
  • Dian tea(滇茶)
  • Dian red(滇红, a type of tea)

Idioms

  • The Dian Kingdom's bronze culture(滇国青铜文化)
  • Dian Lake's autumn moon(滇池秋月)
  • Dian's magnificent scenery(滇山滇水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Dian was an ancient kingdom in the Yunnan region during the Warring States period and Han dynasty.
  • The name 'Dian' is historically associated with Lake Dian and the Dianchi basin civilization.
  • Today, 'Dian' serves as the official abbreviation for Yunnan province in Chinese.

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