() - Yu — an ancient state during the Spring & also a surname.

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yǔ | 11 strokes | radical:

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Yu — an ancient state during the Spring and Autumn period in China;

also a surname.

Yu — an ancient state during the Springalso a surname.

Usage highlights

Yu stateYu peopleYu cityYu territorySurname Yu
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient state of Yu (鄅国) existed during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • He is researching the history of Yu (鄅的历史).
  • This artifact is from the Yu state (来自鄅国的文物).

Collocations

  • Yu state(鄅国)
  • Yu people(鄅人)
  • Yu city(鄅城)
  • Yu territory(鄅地)
  • Surname Yu(鄅姓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Yu was a small feudal state during the Spring and Autumn period, located in present-day Shandong province.
  • It was eventually annexed by the larger state of Lu.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.

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