郠 (gěng) - An ancient place name & a historical toponym from the Spring and Autumn

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gěng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

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郠 · gěng

An ancient place name;

a historical toponym from the Spring and Autumn period.

An ancient place namea historical toponym from the Spring and Autumn

Usage highlights

Ancient place name GengGeng territoryGeng cityState of GengGeng in historical texts
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient place of Geng (郠) was located in modern Shandong province.
  • Historical records mention Geng (郠) during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • This character is primarily used in historical and geographical contexts (郠地).

Collocations

  • Ancient place name Geng(郠)
  • Geng territory(郠地)
  • Geng city(郠城)
  • State of Geng(郠国)
  • Geng in historical texts(史书中的郠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 郠 was a small state or territory during China's Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BCE).
  • The character appears in classical historical texts but is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • It represents one of many small feudal states that existed during the Zhou dynasty period.

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