() - Hu — refers to Hu County, a historical & now known as Hu District within Xi'an.

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hù | 13 strokes | radical:

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Hu — refers to Hu County, a historical county in Shaanxi Province, China;

now known as Hu District within Xi'an.

Hu — refers to Hu County, a historicalnow known as Hu District within Xi'an.

Usage highlights

Hu CountyHu DistrictHu County annalsHu County dialectHu County scenery

Synonyms

  • household; alternative simplified form used in place names
  • retinue; similar sound but different meaning

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Hu County is now part of Xi'an (鄠邑区).
  • The ancient name for the area was Hu (鄠县).
  • Historical records mention Hu during the Qin dynasty (秦朝鄠邑).

Collocations

  • Hu County(鄠县)
  • Hu District(鄠邑区)
  • Hu County annals(鄠县志)
  • Hu County dialect(鄠县话)
  • Hu County scenery(鄠邑风光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Hu was an ancient county name dating back to the Qin dynasty.
  • The character is primarily used in geographical contexts related to this specific region.
  • In 2016, Hu County was upgraded to Hu District of Xi'an City.

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