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函谷關

简函谷关 · 繁函谷關

Mandarin · pinyin Hán gǔ Guān

Hangu Pass in modern day Henan Province, strategic pass forming the eastern gate of the Qin State during the Warring States Period (770-221 BC)

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函: hán · correspondence; a case; a box
谷: gǔ · valley, gorge, ravine; Kangxi radical 150
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关: guān · frontier pass; close; relation

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2–3–1 · Han2 gu3 Guan1

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Hangu Pass (a pass in China)

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