郢 (yǐng) - Ying — ancient capital of the Chu state & now refers to the Yicheng district of Jingzhou,

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yǐng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

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郢 · yǐng

Ying — ancient capital of the Chu state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods;

now refers to the Yicheng district of Jingzhou, Hubei province.

Ying — ancient capital of the Chu statenow refers to the Yicheng district of Jingzhou,

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Ying capitalYing cityYing central areaYing and DuYing capital of ChuYing ruins

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The capital of Chu was called Ying (郢都).
  • The Chu capital was located in present-day Yicheng (郢城).
  • He studied the history of the Ying capital (郢都历史).
  • The Chu king resided in Ying (郢中).

Collocations

  • Ying capital(郢都)
  • Ying city(郢城)
  • Ying central area(郢中)
  • Ying and Du(郢都)
  • Ying capital of Chu(楚郢)
  • Ying ruins(郢遗址)

Idioms

  • Ying people singing(郢人歌)
  • Ying craftsman wielding an axe(郢匠运斤)
  • Ying person's skill(郢人斤斫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ying was the capital of the powerful Chu state for over 400 years during the Zhou dynasty.
  • The city was known for its advanced bronze casting and lacquerware production.
  • Ying was captured and destroyed by the Qin state in 278 BCE, leading to the decline of Chu.
  • The name 'Ying' appears frequently in classical Chinese literature referring to the Chu capital.

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