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邾zhūan ancient feudal state in Shandong provinceg, 8 strokes, radical 阝
邾zhūsurname Zhuunknown, 8 strokes, radical 阝
zhū(Zhu1)zhu T1
  1. 1an ancient feudal state in Shandong province
Also a Chinese surname, Zhu — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

邾zhū(Zhu1)

邾 (zhū) refers to an ancient feudal state that existed in what is now Shandong province during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. It can also be used as a surname, indicating lineage or family connection. The term is typically encountered in historical texts or discussions about ancient Chinese states.

Strokes8Radical阝
Cultural note

The state of 邾 played a role in the political landscape of ancient China, especially during the period of the Warring States, highlighting the fragmented nature of power in early Chinese history. It is often mentioned in texts discussing the Zhou dynasty's feudal system.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'Zhu' (like 'zoo') where the animals are all from the ancient state of 邾. The character's component '邑' (yì) suggests a city or place, linking it to the concept of a state, while the top part '阝' relates to a locality or hill, reinforcing the idea of a geographic area.

Meanings of 邾

zhū(Zhu1)
1an ancient feudal state in Shandong province
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邾Simplified
8Strokes
阝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

邾 is primarily used in historical contexts and might not be familiar to all speakers today. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding surnames or states. Use the term in formal discussions about ancient Chinese history rather than casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 邾 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to topics about Chinese dynasties and geography, which are relevant to HSK Level 4 and above. Students should focus on understanding historical context and geographical significance in relation to other ancient states.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 邾 as a common noun rather than a specific historical reference. For instance, saying '邾 is a city' instead of recognizing it as a historical state can lead to confusion.

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Etymology of 邾

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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place

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)朱
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Origin

邾 = 阝 + 朱. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 邾

IDS Structure⿰朱阝
邾Full character
=
朱Zhu1
left
阝yi4
right
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How to say an ancient feudal state in Shandong province in Chinese

“an ancient feudal state in Shandong province” in Chinese is邾zhū

邾 (zhū) refers to an ancient feudal state that existed in what is now Shandong province during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. It can also be used as a surname, indicating lineage or family connection. The term is typically encountered in historical texts or discussions about ancient Chinese states.

When to use 邾

邾 is primarily used in historical contexts and might not be familiar to all speakers today. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding surnames or states. Use the term in formal discussions about ancient Chinese history rather than casual conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 邾 as a common noun rather than a specific historical reference. For instance, saying '邾 is a city' instead of recognizing it as a historical state can lead to confusion.

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Word Family of 邾

Words containing this character1
邾zhūsurname Zhu

Frequently Asked Questions about 邾

In modern usage, 邾 primarily refers to the historical state and is less commonly used as a surname.

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