酀 (yàn) - Yan — an ancient place name, possibly referring & a rare character used primarily in historical and

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yàn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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酀 · yàn

Yan — an ancient place name, possibly referring to a location in ancient China;

a rare character used primarily in historical and geographical contexts.

Yan — an ancient place name, possibly referringa rare character used primarily in historical and

Usage highlights

Yan placeYan cityYan countyYan siteYan territoryYan ruins

Synonyms

  • 鄢— Yan — another ancient place name with similar pronunciation
  • 燕— Yan — ancient state name, more commonly used

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient place called Yan (酀地) was mentioned in historical texts.
  • The location corresponds to modern-day Yanling County (酀陵县).
  • Archaeological findings from the Yan site (酀遗址) provide insights into early settlements.

Collocations

  • Yan place(酀地)
  • Yan city(酀城)
  • Yan county(酀县)
  • Yan site(酀遗址)
  • Yan territory(酀境)
  • Yan ruins(酀墟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 酀 is an extremely rare character primarily found in ancient Chinese geographical records.
  • It may refer to a specific location during the Zhou dynasty or earlier periods.
  • The character's usage is almost exclusively historical and scholarly.

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