郸 (dān) - Dan — refers to Dancheng, an ancient city & used primarily in proper names.

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dān ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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郸 · dān

Dan — refers to Dancheng, an ancient city in Henan province;

used primarily in proper names.

Dan — refers to Dancheng, an ancient cityused primarily in proper names.

Usage highlights

Dancheng CountyHandan cityAncient Dan cityDan stateDancheng Road

Synonyms

  • 城— city (similar in geographical context)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Dancheng County in Henan(郸城县)
  • The ancient city of Dan(郸城)
  • Historical references to the state of Dan(郸国)

Collocations

  • Dancheng County(郸城县)
  • Handan city(邯郸)
  • Ancient Dan city(郸城)
  • Dan state(郸国)
  • Dancheng Road(郸城路)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring 郸 alone; appears mainly in place names like Handan(邯郸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to Dancheng, an ancient city in what is now Henan province.
  • Most commonly appears as part of the city name Handan (邯郸) in Hebei province, which was an important capital during the Warring States period.
  • The character is rarely used outside of geographical and historical contexts.

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