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杞国
杞國
Qǐguó
1. the State of Qǐ in modern Qǐ county [[杞縣|杞县]], Henan (c. 1500-445 BC), a small vassal state of Shang and Western Zhou for most of its existence
Noun

Character Breakdown

杞
qǐ
willow, medlar tree; a small feudal state
7 丶
国
guó
country, nation, state; national
HSK 1 8 丶

Compound Words (2)

杞国之忧
Qǐguózhīyōu
man of Qǐ fears the sky falling (idiom); groundless fears
杞国忧天
Qǐguóyōutiān
man of Qǐ fears the sky falling (idiom); groundless fears

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