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楚尾吴头 — “Tail of Chu, head of Wu”

楚尾吴头 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the region along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, historically situated at the junction of the ancient states of Chu and Wu”. Literally, “Tail of Chu, head of Wu”.

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楚尾吴头 Pronunciation and Pinyin

楚尾吴头 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
楚		chǔ13clear, distinct, neat
尾		wěi7animal tail, end, follow
吴		wú7ancient state of Wu
头		tóu5head

Example Sentence with 楚尾吴头

这座城市位于长江之畔，历来有‘楚尾吴头’之称，是南北文化交流的枢纽。
Situated along the Yangtze River, this city has long been known as 'Tail of Chu, head of Wu,' serving as a hub for cultural exchange between the north and south.

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Questions about 楚尾吴头

What does 楚尾吴头 mean?

楚尾吴头 (chǔ wěi wú tóu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the region along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, historically situated at the junction of the ancient states of Chu and Wu”.

How do you pronounce 楚尾吴头?

楚尾吴头 is pronounced chǔ wěi wú tóu in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 楚尾吴头 literally mean?

Literally, 楚尾吴头 means “Tail of Chu, head of Wu”. It is used to mean “refers to the region along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, historically situated at the junction of the ancient states of Chu and Wu”.

What is the Chinese definition of 楚尾吴头?

古豫章一带位于楚地下游，吴地上游，如首尾相衔接，故称“楚尾吴头”。泛指长江中下游一带地方。