(chǐ) - Chi — an ancient place name & also used in historical and literary contexts.

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chǐ | 12 strokes | radical:

· chǐ

Chi — an ancient place name;

also used in historical and literary contexts.

Chi — an ancient place namealso used in historical and literary contexts.

Usage highlights

Chi stateChi territoryChi peopleChi cultureChi ruinsChi artifacts

Synonyms

  • extravagant, luxurious (phonetically similar, different meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient state of Chi (袲国) existed during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • He studied the history of Chi (袲的历史).
  • Archaeological findings from Chi (袲的考古发现) provide insights into early Chinese civilization.

Collocations

  • Chi state(袲国)
  • Chi territory(袲地)
  • Chi people(袲人)
  • Chi culture(袲文化)
  • Chi ruins(袲遗址)
  • Chi artifacts(袲文物)

Idioms

  • The legacy of Chi(袲之遗风)
  • Chi's ancient ways(袲之古风)
  • Chi's historical significance(袲之史迹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Chi was an ancient state during the Spring and Autumn period in Chinese history.
  • The character appears primarily in historical texts and archaeological contexts.
  • It represents one of the many small states that existed before the unification of China.

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