楚
Chu state; Hubei/Hunan; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesproper noun
State of Chu (an ancient state in the Zhou Dynasty)
neutralAn ancient Chinese state in the Yangtze valley. Famous for poets like Qu Yuan.
The State of Chu was one of the great powers during the Warring States period.
Qu Yuan was a minister of the State of Chu.
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The Chu-Han Contention ended with Liu Bang's victory.
Even if Chu has only three households, it will surely be the one to destroy Qin.
Chu culture has had a profound impact on Chinese civilization.
proper noun
Hubei and Hunan provinces
neutralRefers to the region historically associated with the State of Chu. Now usually refers to Hubei, or both Hubei and Hunan.
He is going to the Chu region for an investigation this time.
Chu opera is popular in some parts of Hubei.
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The Two Lakes region was anciently called Chu.
The sky over Chu stretches for a thousand miles, the scenery is magnificent.
We are studying the folk customs of the Chu region.
proper noun
a Chinese surname
neutralUsed as a family name.
Mr. Chu is our new neighbor.
I have a colleague whose surname is Chu.
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Excuse me, are you Ms. Chu?
The surname Chu has a long history in China.
Do you know where Professor Chu's office is?