(bèi) - An ancient place name, possibly referring to a & variant form of 邶.

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bèi | 11 strokes | radical:

· bèi

An ancient place name, possibly referring to a location in historical China;

variant form of 邶.

An ancient place name, possibly referring to avariant form of 邶.

Usage highlights

Ancient state of BeiBei regionBei cityBei peopleBei cultureBei ruins

Synonyms

  • Ancient state during Zhou dynasty; variant form

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient state of Bei (鄁国) was located in present-day Henan province.
  • Historical records mention Bei as a place name (鄁地).
  • Archaeological findings from the Bei region (鄁地区) provide insights into early Chinese civilization.

Collocations

  • Ancient state of Bei(鄁国)
  • Bei region(鄁地)
  • Bei city(鄁城)
  • Bei people(鄁人)
  • Bei culture(鄁文化)
  • Bei ruins(鄁遗址)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鄁 is an ancient Chinese character used primarily as a place name in historical contexts.
  • It is considered a variant form of 邶, which was one of the states during the early Zhou dynasty.
  • The character appears in classical texts and historical records referring to specific locations in ancient China.

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