(wéi) - An ancient place name in the state of & also a rare surname.

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wéi | 14 strokes | radical:

· wéi

An ancient place name in the state of Zheng during the Spring and Autumn period;

also a rare surname.

An ancient place name in the state ofalso a rare surname.

Usage highlights

Ancient place name HuanHuan of ZhengRare surname HuanRecorded in historical textsSpring and Autumn period place
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Huan of Zheng attacked the state of Qi (郑伯伐齐).
  • The ancient place name Huan is recorded in historical texts (古地名鄬见于史籍).
  • This is a very rare character in modern usage (这是一个现代使用极少的字).

Collocations

  • Ancient place name Huan(古地名鄬)
  • Huan of Zheng(郑鄬)
  • Rare surname Huan(姓氏鄬)
  • Recorded in historical texts(史籍记载的鄬)
  • Spring and Autumn period place(春秋时期地名)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese historical texts as a place name from the Spring and Autumn period.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of interest to historians and linguists.
  • One of many obscure Chinese characters that preserve historical and geographical information.

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