郾 (yǎn) - Yan — an ancient place name, referring to

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Yan — an ancient place name, referring to Yan County or Yan City in ancient China, located in present-day Yanling County, Henan Province.

Yan — an ancient place name, referring to

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient state of Yan (郾国) existed during the Zhou dynasty.
  • Yan County (郾县) was an administrative division in ancient China.
  • The Battle of Yan occurred during the Chu-Han Contention (楚汉之争).

Collocations

  • Yan County(郾县)
  • Yan City(郾城)
  • Yanling County(郾陵县)
  • Battle of Yan(郾之战)
  • Yan State(郾国)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Yan was an important ancient city during the Warring States period and Han dynasty.
  • The area corresponds to modern Yanling County in Henan Province, central China.
  • It was strategically significant in military conflicts, particularly during the Chu-Han Contention.

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