鄵 (cào) - Cào — an ancient place name, specifically referring & also used in historical texts and place names.

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cào ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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鄵 · cào

Cào — an ancient place name, specifically referring to an ancient state during the Spring and Autumn period;

also used in historical texts and place names.

Cào — an ancient place name, specifically referringalso used in historical texts and place names.

Usage highlights

State of CàoCào ruinsAncient CàoCào cityCào in historical texts
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Cào was a small state during the Spring and Autumn period (鄵国).
  • The ruins of ancient Cào are located in present-day Henan province (鄵遗址).
  • Historical records mention the state of Cào (鄵 in ancient texts).

Collocations

  • State of Cào(鄵国)
  • Cào ruins(鄵遗址)
  • Ancient Cào(古鄵)
  • Cào city(鄵城)
  • Cào in historical texts(史籍中的鄵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Cào was a small feudal state during the Spring and Autumn period, located in what is now Henan province.
  • It was eventually annexed by the state of Song, and its name survives mainly in historical records and archaeological sites.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage and primarily of historical interest.

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