鄹 (zōu) - Zou — an ancient place name referring to & also used as a surname.

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zōu ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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鄹 · zōu

Zou — an ancient place name referring to the hometown of Confucius;

also used as a surname.

Zou — an ancient place name referring toalso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

Zou YiZou surnameState of ZouZoulu

Synonyms

  • 邹— Zou (alternative character for the same place name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Confucius was born in the town of Zou (鄹邑).
  • The ancient state of Zou was located in present-day Shandong (邹国).
  • Some historical records mention the Zou surname (鄹氏).

Collocations

  • Zou Yi(鄹邑 - Zou town)
  • Zou surname(鄹氏)
  • State of Zou(邹国)
  • Zoulu(邹鲁 - referring to the cultural region of Confucius and Mencius)

Idioms

  • The teachings of Zou and Lu(邹鲁遗风)
  • The cultural tradition of Zou and Lu(邹鲁文化)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Zou was the birthplace of Confucius in ancient China, located in present-day Qufu, Shandong province.
  • The character is closely associated with Confucian culture and Chinese philosophical traditions.
  • It represents one of the important place names in Chinese cultural history.

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