(liǎo) - An ancient state name during the Spring and & also a surname.

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liǎo | 13 strokes | radical:

· liǎo

An ancient state name during the Spring and Autumn period, located in what is now Henan province;

also a surname.

An ancient state name during the Spring andalso a surname.

Usage highlights

State of LiaoSurname LiaoAncient LiaoLiao City
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The state of Liao was a small vassal state (鄝国).
  • He is researching ancient place names like Liao (鄝).
  • Some people have the surname Liao (鄝).

Collocations

  • State of Liao(鄝国)
  • Surname Liao(鄝姓)
  • Ancient Liao(古鄝)
  • Liao City(鄝城)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Liao was a small state during the Spring and Autumn period, later annexed by Chu.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.

FAQ