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屈原

Qūyuán
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 Qu Yuan (patriotic poet, origin of Dragon Boat Festival)

Characters

屈
Qū
to subdue, to bend, to yield
原
Yuán
field, plain, origin, source
The name Qu Yuan suggests a person who, despite facing adversity (implied by 'Qū'), maintains a strong connection to his origins and principles ('Yuán').

Examples

屈原是一位伟大的爱国诗人。
Qūyuán shì yī wèi wěidà de àiguó shīrén.
Qu Yuan was a great patriotic poet.
端午节是为了纪念屈原。
Duānwǔjié shì wèile jìniàn Qūyuán.
The Dragon Boat Festival is to commemorate Qu Yuan.

Tips

culture
Qu Yuan is a symbol of patriotism and integrity in Chinese culture. His story is deeply intertwined with the Dragon Boat Festival.

Stroke Order

屈 qū
原 yuán