獯 (xūn) - Xun — refers to the Xunyu, an ancient

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獯 · xūn

Xun — refers to the Xunyu, an ancient nomadic tribe in northern China during the Zhou dynasty, often mentioned in historical texts.

Xun — refers to the Xunyu, an ancient

Usage highlights

Xunyu tribeXunyu invasionXunyu conflictXunyu peopleXunyu in history

Synonyms

  • 獯鬻— Xunyu (ancient northern tribe)
  • 匈奴— Xiongnu (another northern nomadic confederation)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Xunyu were a northern nomadic tribe (獯鬻).
  • Historical records mention conflicts with the Xunyu (獯鬻之患).
  • The term appears in ancient Chinese annals (獯鬻 in historical texts).

Collocations

  • Xunyu tribe(獯鬻)
  • Xunyu invasion(獯鬻入侵)
  • Xunyu conflict(獯鬻之患)
  • Xunyu people(獯鬻族)
  • Xunyu in history(历史上的獯鬻)

Idioms

  • The Xunyu and the Rong(獯鬻戎狄)
  • Xunyu's northern threat(獯鬻北患)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 獯 refers to the Xunyu, an ancient nomadic people often mentioned alongside the Xiongnu in early Chinese historical records.
  • The character is primarily used in historical contexts, particularly in reference to northern tribal conflicts during the Zhou dynasty.
  • It appears in classical texts like the 'Records of the Grand Historian' and 'Book of Han' in discussions of border relations.

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