【Jiǔ zhōu】

  1. division of China during earliest dynasties
  2. fig. ancient China
  3. Kyūshū, southernmost of Japan's four major islands
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  1. division of China during earliest dynasties
  2. This refers to the historical divisions of ancient China, often used in literature and discussions about China's early political structure.
    The ancient division of nine regions was one of the earliest classifications of China.
    Historical texts often mention the history of the nine divisions.
  3. fig. ancient China
  4. This figurative usage symbolizes the whole of ancient China, reflecting its cultural and historical significance.
  5. Kyūshū, southernmost of Japan's four major islands
  6. This geographical meaning relates to the name of one of Japan's islands, often used in discussions about geography or travel in Japan.
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