蔺 (lìn) - Rush (a type of plant) & a Chinese surname

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蔺 · lìn

Rush (a type of plant);

a Chinese surname;

also refers to the ancient state of Lin.

Rush (a type of plant)a Chinese surnamealso refers to the ancient state of Lin.

Usage highlights

Lin family namerush grassState of LinLin Xiangrurush matrush weaving

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Lin family name (蔺姓) has a long history.
  • Rush plants (蔺草) are used in weaving.
  • The State of Lin (蔺国) was a small state during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • Lin Xiangru (蔺相如) was a famous statesman of the Zhao state.

Collocations

  • Lin family name(蔺姓)
  • rush grass(蔺草)
  • State of Lin(蔺国)
  • Lin Xiangru(蔺相如)
  • rush mat(蔺席)
  • rush weaving(蔺编)

Idioms

  • Complete jade returned to Zhao (完璧归赵) - featuring Lin Xiangru
  • Bearing humiliation for the country's sake (负荆请罪) - story involving Lin Xiangru

Cultural background

FAQ
  • As a surname, it originated from the ancient State of Lin during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • The character is strongly associated with Lin Xiangru, a famous diplomat and statesman from the Warring States period.
  • The plant meaning refers to rush grass used in traditional weaving crafts.

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