dung1 ng4東吳东吴
Jyutpingdung1 ng4
Yaledūng ǹgh
Definition
Eastern Wu, one of the Three Kingdoms states during the Three Kingdoms period.
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How it's used
Historical terms like this are almost exclusively used in academic or storytelling contexts rather than daily conversation. It is common to refer to the region simply as 江東 when discussing the geography or military campaigns of the era. Using this term implies a specific focus on the political entity established by 孫權.
Examples
Eastern Wu was the southernmost regime among the Three Kingdoms.
Do you know how Eastern Wu was eventually destroyed by Jin?
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