Common Meanings
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hú湖
A large body of water accumulated on land, such as a lake.
这里的湖光山色美不胜收，吸引了众多游客。
The scenic beauty of the lake and mountains here is breathtaking, attracting numerous tourists.
Refers to Hubei and Hunan provinces in China, often appearing in compound terms like 'Lianghu' (the two Hù provinces) or 'Huguang'.
两湖地区物产丰富，风景宜人
The Lianghu region is rich in resources and boasts beautiful scenery.
Refers to Huzhou, an old name for a city in Zhejiang Province, China, often appearing in names of local products like 'Huzhou brush' (湖笔) or 'Huzhou crepe' (湖绉).
这种湖笔书写流畅，是文人墨客的喜爱之物。
This Huzhou brush writes smoothly and is a favorite among scholars and artists.