濋 (chǔ) - Chu — name of an ancient Chinese river & historically refers to the Chu state during the

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濋 · chǔ

Chu — name of an ancient Chinese river;

historically refers to the Chu state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.

Chu — name of an ancient Chinese riverhistorically refers to the Chu state during the

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Chu RiverChu stateChu cultureChuChu operaChu bamboo slips

Synonyms

  • 楚— Chu (more common character for the state and culture)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient Chu River (濋水) was located in present-day Shandong province.
  • Chu was one of the major states during the Warring States period (战国时期).
  • The Chu-Han Contention (楚汉相争) followed the collapse of the Qin dynasty.
  • Chu culture had a significant influence on southern China.

Collocations

  • Chu River(濋水)
  • Chu state(楚国)
  • Chu culture(楚文化)
  • Chu-Han Contention(楚汉相争)
  • Chu opera(楚剧)
  • Chu bamboo slips(楚简)

Idioms

  • The Chu–Han Contention(楚汉相争)
  • A clear dividing line(楚河汉界)
  • Exaggerating the seriousness of a matter(故弄玄虚)
  • Singing the songs of Chu(四面楚歌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 濋 originally referred to an ancient river in Shandong, but is strongly associated with the powerful Chu state.
  • The Chu state (c. 1030–223 BCE) was a major power in the Yangtze River region with distinct cultural traditions.
  • Chu culture significantly influenced the development of Chinese civilization, particularly in southern regions.
  • The character appears in historical texts and place names but is rare in modern usage.

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