Meaning of Shang-ch'iu | Babel Free
Definitions
Noun. [C1]
Examples
“A certain lady, a member of a wealthy family of Shang-ch'iu, had been left a fine property by her late husband.”
“Wang Kuo-wei 王國維, however, has convincingly demonstrated that Shang was located in eastern Honan, near the present⟳ city Shang-chʹiu 商丘.¹¹ Wangʹs view⟳ is widely accepted by modern historians.¹²”
“In the winter of 633 BC Chʻu had besieged Shang-chʻiu, the capital of Sung, then an ally of Chin, and in the following spring⟳ Duke Wen led a large force⟳ to drive⟳ off the attackers.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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