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    Referring to the ancient State of Chu with 楚国 (Chǔguó)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    楚国

    Explanation

    楚国 (Chǔguó) refers to the State of Chu, one of the major states during the Warring States period of ancient China. It is historically significant as the homeland of the famous poet Qu Yuan. The state was located in what is now the central and southern regions of China.

    Examples

    • 楚国是战国时期最大的国家之一。

      Chǔ Guó shì Zhànguó shíqī zuì dà de guójiā zhī yī.

      The State of Chu was one of the largest states during the Warring States period.

    • 楚国的文化对中国南方影响很深。

      Chǔ Guó de wénhuà duì Zhōngguó nánfāng yǐngxiǎng hěn shēn.

      The culture of Chu had a deep influence on southern China.

    • 屈原一生都在为楚国的命运担忧。

      Qū Yuán yìshēng dōu zài wèi Chǔ Guó de mìngyùn dānyōu.

      Qu Yuan spent his whole life worrying about the fate of the State of Chu.