(chán) - Chan — an ancient place name & refers to an ancient city in the state

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chán | 19 strokes | radical:

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Chan — an ancient place name;

refers to an ancient city in the state of Song during the Spring and Autumn period.

Chan — an ancient place namerefers to an ancient city in the state

Usage highlights

Ancient city of ChanChan in the state of SongChan territoryRecords of ChanRuins of ChanChan mentioned in classics
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient city of Chan (酁城) was located in the state of Song.
  • Historical records mention Chan (酁) during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • Archaeological sites related to Chan (酁) have been studied.
  • Chan (酁) appears in classical Chinese texts.

Collocations

  • Ancient city of Chan(酁城)
  • Chan in the state of Song(宋酁)
  • Chan territory(酁地)
  • Records of Chan(酁记)
  • Ruins of Chan(酁墟)
  • Chan mentioned in classics(经载之酁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Chan was an ancient city in the state of Song during the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BCE).
  • It appears in historical texts and records from that era.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.

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