(cáo) - Cao — a surname & primarily refers to the Cao family name in

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cáo | 14 strokes | radical:

· cáo

Cao — a surname;

primarily refers to the Cao family name in Chinese history.

Cao — a surnameprimarily refers to the Cao family name in

Usage highlights

Cao CaoCao surnameCao familyCao PiCao ZhiCao Wei dynasty

Synonyms

  • Cao (the standard form of the surname)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Cao Cao was a famous warlord (曹操).
  • The Cao surname has historical significance (曹姓).
  • He belongs to the Cao family (曹家).

Collocations

  • Cao Cao(曹操)
  • Cao surname(曹姓)
  • Cao family(曹家)
  • Cao Pi(曹丕)
  • Cao Zhi(曹植)
  • Cao Wei dynasty(曹魏)

Idioms

  • Saying Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrives(说曹操,曹操到)
  • The Three Kingdoms period(三国曹魏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Cao is a prominent Chinese surname with roots in ancient states.
  • The Cao family was central to the establishment of the Cao Wei state during the Three Kingdoms period.
  • Cao Cao is one of the most famous historical figures with this surname, known as a brilliant strategist and poet.

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