邘 (yú) - An ancient Chinese state during the Zhou dynasty & a surname.

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yú ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

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邘 · yú

An ancient Chinese state during the Zhou dynasty;

a surname.

An ancient Chinese state during the Zhou dynastya surname.

Usage highlights

Yu stateYu familyYu surnameAncient YuYu territoryYu city

Synonyms

  • 于— Yu (common surname with similar pronunciation)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient state of Yu (邘国) was located in present-day Henan province.
  • He is a descendant of the Yu family (邘氏家族).
  • This archaeological site is believed to be the capital of Yu (邘都).

Collocations

  • Yu state(邘国)
  • Yu family(邘氏)
  • Yu surname(邘姓)
  • Ancient Yu(古邘)
  • Yu territory(邘地)
  • Yu city(邘城)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The State of Yu was a small feudal state during the Western Zhou dynasty, established for descendants of the royal family.
  • The character is primarily used as a surname today, though it's relatively rare.

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