Kinh Châu

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Jingzhou: The name of a significant ancient commandery and region in Chinese history, located in the middle Yangtze River area. It is a famous strategic location from the Three Kingdoms period (c. 220–280 AD).
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Kinh Châu là một vùng đất trọng yếu thời Tam Quốc. (Jingzhou was a crucial region during the Three Kingdoms period.)
    • Quan Vũ được giao nhiệm vụ trấn giữ Kinh Châu. (Guan Yu was tasked with guarding Jingzhou.)
Advanced Usage
  • Historical & Literary Context: In historical texts and classic literature like , "Kinh Châu" is a central prize fought over by the states of Shu, Wei, and Wu. Its loss or control often signifies a major turning point in the narrative.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kinh Châu thành: Jingzhou City, often referring to the main city or fortress of the region.
    • Quân lính tập trung phòng thủ tại Kinh Châu thành. (The troops gathered to defend Jingzhou City.)
Synonyms
  • Jing Province: An alternative historical English name for the region.
  • Strategic Prefecture: A descriptive term highlighting its military importance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
  • Mượn Kinh Châu: Literally "to borrow Jingzhou." This idiom originates from the story where Liu Bei borrowed Jingzhou from Sun Quan and never returned it. It now metaphorically means to borrow something with no intention of returning it.
    • Anh ta nói mượn tạm nhưng chẳng khác nào mượn Kinh Châu. (He said he'd borrow it temporarily, but it's no different from "borrowing Jingzhou.")