郈 (hòu) - A place name from ancient China & a surname.

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hòu ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

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郈 · hòu

A place name from ancient China;

a surname.

A place name from ancient Chinaa surname.

Usage highlights

Surname HouHou familyAncient place HouHou ChengHou Yi

Synonyms

  • 侯— another surname Hou
  • 后— another surname Hou

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Hou (郈).
  • This is the ancient place name Hou (郈).
  • The Hou family (郈氏) has a long history.

Collocations

  • Surname Hou(郈姓)
  • Hou family(郈氏)
  • Ancient place Hou(古郈)
  • Hou Cheng(郈城)
  • Hou Yi(郈邑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally an ancient place name in the state of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • Later became a surname derived from this place name.

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