region south of lower Yangtze; Wu kingdom territory
Meanings
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the region on the southern bank of the lower Yangtze River (between Wuhu and Nanjing)
Historical geographical term. The Yangtze flows in a northeast direction between Wuhu and Nanjing, so the southern bank was considered 'east of the river' (江东) relative to the north bank.
Xiang Yu felt too ashamed to face the elders of Jiangdong.
The young men of Jiangdong are talented and handsome; it is still unknown whether they might make a comeback.
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He was born in a small town in Jiangdong.
noun
the territory of the Wu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period
Refers to the entire domain ruled by Sun Quan (Eastern Wu, 222–280 AD), which roughly corresponded to the Jiangdong region and surrounding areas.
Sun Quan held Jiangdong, having inherited it through three generations.
Cao Cao wished to sweep through and pacify Jiangdong, unifying the entire country.
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The six commanderies of Jiangdong were the foundation of the Wu state.