郳 (ní) - Ni — an ancient Chinese state during the & also used as a surname.

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ní ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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郳 · ní

Ni — an ancient Chinese state during the Spring and Autumn period;

also used as a surname.

Ni — an ancient Chinese state during thealso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

State of NiSurname NiNi state capitalNi state historyNi state ruins

Synonyms

  • 倪— Ni (common surname with same pronunciation)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The state of Ni was a small vassal state (郳国).
  • Some people still carry the surname Ni (郳姓).
  • Historical records mention the Ni state (郳国) in ancient texts.

Collocations

  • State of Ni(郳国)
  • Surname Ni(郳姓)
  • Ni state capital(郳都)
  • Ni state history(郳国历史)
  • Ni state ruins(郳国遗址)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ni was a small feudal state during the Spring and Autumn period, located in present-day Shandong province.
  • It was eventually annexed by the larger state of Qi.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese except in historical contexts and as a rare surname.

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