曹
ancient state name; surname Cao
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesproper noun
name of an ancient state during the Zhou Dynasty
literaryRefers to the ancient state of Cao during the Zhou Dynasty, located in present-day southwestern Shandong Province.
The State of Cao was a feudal state during the Zhou Dynasty, located in present-day southwestern Shandong Province.
The State of Cao was founded during the Western Zhou Dynasty and later destroyed by the State of Song.
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Although the historical State of Cao was not large, it had profound cultural heritage.
The ruins of the ancient capital of Cao State are located in Heze City, Shandong Province.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, the State of Cao once became an important state in the Central Plains region.
proper noun
surname Cao
One of the common surnames in China.
Cao Cao was a famous politician and military strategist during the Three Kingdoms period.
My friend's surname is Cao, and his given name is Hua.
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Cao Xueqin was the author of the classic Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber.
Mr. Cao is the general manager of our company.
In China, people with the surname Cao are widely distributed, especially in northern regions.