Ju (state)

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The State of Ju (Chinese: ancient 虘, trad. 莒國, simp. 莒国, pin. Jǔguó) was an ancient Dongyi state in the area of modern day Shandong Province, People's Republic of China during the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE).[1] Shuowen Jiezi said "Ju" means taro or a wooden tool.[2] It was weakened by wars with the states of Chu and Qi. Finally, the state was annexed by the State of Qi, and its territory became the City of Ju. [3][4]

Notes

  1. ↑ "Research into the toponymy of Ju County (莒县地名文化调查材料)" (in Chinese). Retrieved November 23, 2010. 
  2. ↑ 莒国文明注青史 激荡演义六百年
  3. ↑ "Three questions regarding the origin of the State of Ju (有关莒国史三个问题的考辨)" (in Chinese). Retrieved November 23, 2010. 
  4. ↑ 張俊成：莒公孫朝子鐘銘及年代問題
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