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    Referring to the historical figure Qu Yuan with 屈原 (Qū Yuán)

    Topic & Focus

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    屈原

    Explanation

    屈原 (Qū Yuán) was an ancient Chinese poet and statesman of the State of Chu during the Warring States period. He is best known for his patriotic poetry and his association with the Dragon Boat Festival, which is said to commemorate his death. His most famous work is the poem "Li Sao" (离骚).

    Examples

    • 屈原是中国历史上伟大的爱国诗人。

      Qū Yuán shì Zhōngguó lìshǐ shàng wěidà de àiguó shīrén.

      Qu Yuan was a great patriotic poet in Chinese history.

    • 端午节就是为了纪念屈原。

      Duānwǔ Jié jiù shì wèile jìniàn Qū Yuán.

      The Dragon Boat Festival exists to commemorate Qu Yuan.

    • 屈原写的《离骚》是中国文学的经典。

      Qū Yuán xiě de "Lí Sāo" shì Zhōngguó wénxué de jīngdiǎn.

      "Li Sao," written by Qu Yuan, is a classic of Chinese literature.

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