酈 (lì) - Li — a surname & ancient place name referring to Lishan Mountain and

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Li — a surname;

ancient place name referring to Lishan Mountain and Lishui River;

also used in historical contexts.

Li — a surnameancient place name referring to Lishan Mountain andalso used in historical contexts.

Usage highlights

Surname LiLishan MountainLishui RiverLi YijiLi Shang

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The surname Li(酈)
  • Lishan Mountain in Shaanxi(酈山)
  • Lishui River in Hunan(酈水)
  • Historical figure Li Yiji(酈食其)

Collocations

  • Surname Li(酈姓)
  • Lishan Mountain(酈山)
  • Lishui River(酈水)
  • Li Yiji(酈食其)
  • Li Shang(酈商)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originated as a place name from Lishan Mountain and Lishui River in ancient China.
  • Later adopted as a surname by people from these regions during the Zhou dynasty.
  • Famous historical bearers include Li Yiji, a strategist during the Chu-Han Contention.

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