xiǎn
𤞤
yǔn

name
historical

Meaning of 𤞤狁

𤞤狁 means Xianyun (ancient nomadic tribe in northern China, precursor to the Xiongnu). Pronounced xiǎn yǔn.

  • Xianyun (ancient nomadic tribe in northern China, precursor to the Xiongnu)

Definitions & Examples

Zhōu
cháo
shí
 
xiǎn
yǔn
jīng
cháng
qīn
rǎo
zhōng
yuán
biān
jìng
 

During the Zhou Dynasty, the Xianyun frequently raided the borders of the Central Plains.

 
Shī
jīng
 
zhōng
yǒu
miáo
xiě
kàng
xiǎn
yǔn
de
piān
zhāng
 

The Book of Songs contains chapters describing the resistance against the Xianyun.

shǐH
xuéi
jiās
rènt
wéio
xiǎnr
yǔni
shìa
xiōngn
s
de
xiānb
e
 l
 i
 e
 v
 e
 
 t
 h
 e
 
 
 
 
 w
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 a
 n
 c
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 s
 t
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 o
 f
 
 t
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 X
 i
 o
 n
 g
 n
 u
 .

Historians believe the Xianyun were ancestors of the Xiongnu.

Measure Words

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