(méi) - Mei — an ancient place name referring to & also used in historical contexts.

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méi | 11 strokes | radical:

· méi

Mei — an ancient place name referring to Mei County in Shaanxi Province;

also used in historical contexts.

Mei — an ancient place name referring toalso used in historical contexts.

Usage highlights

Mei CountyMei CityAncient MeiMei TownshipMei RidgeMei Lake

Synonyms

  • eyebrow (homophone, different meaning)
  • county (related administrative concept)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mei County is located in Shaanxi (郿县).
  • The ancient Mei City was historically significant (古郿城).
  • He was from Mei (他是郿县人).

Collocations

  • Mei County(郿县)
  • Mei City(郿城)
  • Ancient Mei(古郿)
  • Mei Township(郿乡)
  • Mei Ridge(郿岭)
  • Mei Lake(郿湖)

Idioms

  • The Mei County native(郿县人)
  • Mei's ancient fortress(郿坞)
  • Mei's strategic location(郿之要地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically an important county name in Shaanxi Province during various dynasties.
  • Associated with the Three Kingdoms period and historical military strategies.
  • The character appears in classical Chinese texts and historical records.

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