邙 (máng) - Mang — refers to Mount Mang (邙山), a

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máng ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

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邙 · máng

Mang — refers to Mount Mang (邙山), a mountain range in Henan province, China, historically famous as a burial ground for emperors and nobles.

Mang — refers to Mount Mang (邙山), a

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Mount MangNorthern MangMang TombMang RangeLuoyang Mang

Synonyms

  • 北邙— Northern Mang (specific part of the mountain range)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mount Mang is located in Henan province (邙山).
  • Many ancient tombs are located on Mount Mang (北邙).
  • The phrase 'Beimang' refers to the northern part of Mount Mang (北邙).

Collocations

  • Mount Mang(邙山)
  • Northern Mang(北邙)
  • Mang Tomb(邙冢)
  • Mang Range(邙岭)
  • Luoyang Mang(洛邙)

Idioms

  • To be buried on Beimang(魂归北邙)
  • The lofty pines of Beimang(北邙松柏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mount Mang (邙山) is a historically significant burial ground located north of Luoyang, Henan province.
  • It served as the preferred burial site for emperors, nobles, and literati across multiple dynasties, earning the reputation 'few sleep under a thatched roof south of Luoyang, most are buried on Beimang'.
  • The name 'Beimang' (北邙) has become a literary metaphor for graves or the afterlife in classical Chinese poetry and literature.

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