(sōu) - Sou — an ancient state during the Spring & also refers to a place name in ancient

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Sou — an ancient state during the Spring and Autumn period;

also refers to a place name in ancient China.

Sou — an ancient state during the Springalso refers to a place name in ancient

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Sou stateSou territorySou in historical recordsAncient SouSou of Spring and Autumn period
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Sou was a small state during the Spring and Autumn period (鄋).
  • The location of ancient Sou state (鄋地).
  • Historical records mention the Sou state (鄋国).

Collocations

  • Sou state(鄋国)
  • Sou territory(鄋地)
  • Sou in historical records(鄋史)
  • Ancient Sou(古鄋)
  • Sou of Spring and Autumn period(春秋鄋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Sou was a small feudal state during China's Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BCE).
  • Located in what is now Shandong province, it was eventually absorbed by larger neighboring states.
  • The character appears mainly in historical texts and geographical records.

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