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Wu state

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

wu2guo2 • wúguó

Meaning


Primary

Wu state

Alternatives

the Wu state, state of Wu, the state of Wu, Wu country, Wu

Mnemonic


The 吴国 Wu state is a 国 country with the name of 吴 Wu that lasted from 220 AD to 280 AD in an area centered around modern-day Shanghai.

Usage


吴国 是 春秋 时期 的 一 个 国家。

The Wu state existing during the Spring and Autumn period.

吴国 的 国君 曾 与 越国 开战。

The king of the Wu state once waged war with the state of Yue.

吴国 以 武力 强盛 而 闻名。

The Wu state was known for its military strength.

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