Definition
周公 is the Duke of Zhou, a pivotal historical figure in early Chinese history. He served as regent after King Wu's death and is credited with consolidating the Zhou dynasty and codifying many Confucian ideals. The idiom 梦见周公 (to dream of the Duke of Zhou) is commonly used to refer to falling asleep.
n.
Duke of Zhou (historical figure, culture hero)
Examples
- 周公。zhōu gōng shì Zhōu Cháo de zhòngyào rénwù.The Duke of Zhou was an important figure of the Zhou dynasty.
- 周公。Tā jīngcháng mèngjiàn zhōu gōng.He often dreams of the Duke of Zhou.
- 周公。Kǒngzǐ fēicháng zūnjìng zhōu gōng.Confucius greatly respected the Duke of Zhou.
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