羗 (qiāng) - An ancient variant form of 羌 (Qiāng), referring & also used in some historical contexts and names.

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羗 · qiāng

An ancient variant form of 羌 (Qiāng), referring to the Qiang people, an ethnic group in China;

also used in some historical contexts and names.

An ancient variant form of 羌 (Qiāng), referringalso used in some historical contexts and names.

Usage highlights

Qiang peopleQiang characterQiang historyAncient QiangQiang territoryQiang culture

Synonyms

  • 羌— Qiang people (standard modern form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Qiang people have a long history (羗族).
  • This character appears in ancient texts (羗字).
  • It is used in some historical names (羗人).
  • The variant form is less common today (羗 instead of 羌).

Collocations

  • Qiang people(羗族)
  • Qiang character(羗字)
  • Qiang history(羗史)
  • Ancient Qiang(古羗)
  • Qiang territory(羗地)
  • Qiang culture(羗文化)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 羗 is an ancient variant of 羌, referring to the Qiang people, one of the oldest ethnic groups in China.
  • The Qiang have historically inhabited the mountainous regions of Sichuan and Gansu provinces.
  • This character variant appears in historical texts and inscriptions but is rarely used in modern contexts.

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