荀 (xún) - A Chinese surname & name of an ancient state during the Zhou

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xún ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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荀 · xún

A Chinese surname;

name of an ancient state during the Zhou dynasty;

also refers to a type of fragrant plant.

A Chinese surnamename of an ancient state during the Zhoualso refers to a type of fragrant plant.

Usage highlights

XunziXun YuXun surnameState of XunXun familyXun You

Synonyms

  • 荀子— Xunzi (the philosopher)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Xunzi was a famous Confucian philosopher (荀子).
  • The Xun family has a long history (荀氏家族).
  • Xun Yu was a strategist during the Three Kingdoms period (荀彧).
  • This ancient state was located in present-day Shanxi (荀国).

Collocations

  • Xunzi (philosopher)(荀子)
  • Xun Yu (strategist)(荀彧)
  • Xun surname(荀姓)
  • State of Xun(荀国)
  • Xun family(荀氏)
  • Xun You (another strategist)(荀攸)

Idioms

  • Xun Qing's writings(荀卿著作)
  • The Xun family tradition(荀氏家风)
  • Xunzi's teachings(荀子学说)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Xun was an ancient state during the Zhou dynasty, located in present-day Shanxi province.
  • The surname Xun is historically significant, associated with prominent figures like Xunzi (c. 310–235 BCE), one of the most important Confucian philosophers.
  • Xun Yu (163–212 CE) was a key strategist for Cao Cao during the Three Kingdoms period, known for his wisdom and loyalty.

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