(shī) - An ancient place name & a surname.

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shī | 8 strokes | radical: 阝

· shī

An ancient place name;

a surname.

An ancient place namea surname.

Usage highlights

Ancient state of ShiSurname ShiShi stateShi city
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • 邿 was an ancient state during the Spring and Autumn period (邿国).
  • The surname Shi can be written with this character (邿姓).
  • Historical records mention the state of Shi (邿).

Collocations

  • Ancient state of Shi(邿国)
  • Surname Shi(邿姓)
  • Shi state(邿国)
  • Shi city(邿城)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 邿 was a small ancient state during the Spring and Autumn period, located in present-day Shandong province.
  • It was annexed by the state of Lu in 560 BCE.
  • The character is now rare and primarily appears in historical contexts or as an uncommon surname.

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