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yue

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1. yue - Noun

2. Yue - Proper noun

Meaning


yue (plural yue or yues)

(historical) An ancient Chinese unit of volume, notionally equivalent to the space occupied by 1200 millet seeds.


yue (plural yue or yues)

(music, historical) An ancient Chinese wind instrument thought to have been a long piece of bamboo with holes drilled in

The modern Sinitic language which includes Cantonese (Canton) dialect.

People who speak Yue, such as the Cantonese and Taishanese.

Any of several ancient Tai peoples of what is now Guangdong province, or their languages.

Yue

(ceramics) Yue ware, a southern Chinese style of celadon-glazed stoneware.

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Amal is absolutely enchanting as Moon Spirit Yue, thanks to her elegant dress and hairdo. Source: Internet

Another historian, Shen Yue, pointed out Emperor Wen was said to model his command on the great general Emperor Guangwu of Han, but he lacked the latter's command abilities. Source: Internet

Guanyin is sometimes confused with Yue Hui Bodhisattva due to their similar appearance. Source: Internet

In 333 BC, after eliminating the State of Yue, the State of Chu built Jinling Yi (金陵邑) in the western part of present-day Nanjing. Source: Internet

Katara, Sokka, and Yue followed Zuko into the blizzard and, after defeating him, were ready to leave him in the snow. Source: Internet

This year, head to the special exhibition showcasing the traditions and customs of Yue Lan at Victoria Park, and look out for makeshift bamboo stages around the city where Chinese opera performances pay tribute to the departed. Source: Internet

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