邑
city; county
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
city; town
literaryRefers to a city or town. This sense is mostly used in formal or literary contexts, such as in the idiom '通都大邑' (large metropolis).
Ancient towns were mostly surrounded by city walls.
Shanghai is a great metropolis.
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He lives in a remote small mountain town.
This ancient town retains many traditional buildings.
Common people poured into the prosperous cities one after another to seek a livelihood.
noun
county; administrative division
archaicAn archaic term for a county or an administrative division. Often used in historical texts or discussions about ancient governance.
The magistrate was responsible for managing the administrative affairs of the whole county.
Within the county borders, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.
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He was an elder deeply loved and respected by the people of the county.
The Qin Dynasty implemented the commandery-county system, strengthening centralization.
Every year before spring plowing, the magistrate had to hold sacrificial ceremonies.