郮 (zhōu) - An ancient state name during the Zhou dynasty & a rare surname.

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zhōu ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

志

郮 · zhōu

An ancient state name during the Zhou dynasty;

a rare surname.

An ancient state name during the Zhou dynastya rare surname.

Usage highlights

Zhou stateSurname ZhouAncient ZhouZhou territory
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient state of Zhou (郮国) existed during the Zhou dynasty.
  • He has the rare surname Zhou (郮).
  • Historical records mention the state of Zhou (郮).

Collocations

  • Zhou state(郮国)
  • Surname Zhou(郮姓)
  • Ancient Zhou(古郮)
  • Zhou territory(郮地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Zhou was a small feudal state during the Zhou dynasty period.
  • Extremely rare as a surname in modern times.
  • Primarily appears in historical texts about ancient Chinese states.

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