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吴越
吳越
WúYuè
1. states of south China in different historical periods
2. proverbially perpetual arch-enemies
Noun

Character Breakdown

吴
wú
one of several warring states; surname
7 丶
越
yuè
to exceed, to surpass, to transcend
HSK 3 12 丶

Compound Words (2)

吴越同舟
WúYuètóngzhōu
Wu and Yue in the same boat (idiom); fig. cooperation between natural rivals
吴越春秋
WúYuèchūnqiū
History of the Southern States Wu and Yue (traditional rivals), compiled by Han historian Zhao Ye [[趙曄|赵晔]], 10 extant scrolls

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