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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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