(shū) - Shu — an ancient place name in China,

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shū | 11 strokes | radical:

· shū

Shu — an ancient place name in China, referring to a county during the Han dynasty located in present-day Shandong province.

Shu — an ancient place name in China,

Usage highlights

Shu CountyMarquis of Shuancient ShuShu territoryShu city
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Shu County was established during the Han dynasty (鄃县).
  • The location corresponds to modern Shandong (今山东一带).
  • Historical texts mention Shu as a fiefdom (鄃侯).
  • Archaeological sites are found in the former Shu area (古鄃地).

Collocations

  • Shu County(鄃县)
  • Marquis of Shu(鄃侯)
  • ancient Shu(古鄃)
  • Shu territory(鄃地)
  • Shu city(鄃城)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Shu was an ancient Chinese county established during the Western Han dynasty.
  • It was located in what is now northwestern Shandong province, near the border with Hebei.
  • The character appears primarily in historical and geographical contexts.

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