陑 (ér) - An ancient place name & refers to a hill or mound, particularly associated

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ér ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

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陑 · ér

An ancient place name;

refers to a hill or mound, particularly associated with a location in ancient Chinese history.

An ancient place namerefers to a hill or mound, particularly associated

Usage highlights

Mount ErEr hillBattle of ErAncient ErEr location

Synonyms

  • 丘— hill or mound
  • 陵— hill or mound

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient battle took place at Mount Er (陑).
  • Historical texts mention the Er hill (陑) in military campaigns.
  • Archaeological sites near the Er mound (陑) have been discovered.

Collocations

  • Mount Er(陑山)
  • Er hill(陑丘)
  • Battle of Er(陑之战)
  • Ancient Er(古陑)
  • Er location(陑地)

Idioms

  • The campaign at Mount Er(陑山之役)
  • Strategizing at Er(陑地谋略)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically linked to a specific geographical location mentioned in ancient Chinese texts, possibly related to military history.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but appears in classical historical and geographical contexts.

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