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Loyang

Loyang

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An ancient city in central China that was the capital of several dynasties
  • proper noun
: Loyang
  • The city of Loyang served as the capital of several ancient Chinese dynasties.

Examples

  • Tourists visit Loyang to see its historic temples and gardens.

  • Loyang is famous for its ancient temples.

  • Archaeologists have discovered many ancient artifacts in Loyang.

  • Did you visit Loyang during your trip?

  • The city of Loyang served as the capital of several ancient Chinese dynasties.

  • Tourists visit Loyang to see its historic temples and gardens.

  • Archaeologists have discovered many ancient artifacts in Loyang.

Synonyms

Luoyang
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A city in east central China that served as the capital for several ancient dynasties

is identical in meaning but represents an alternative historical spelling of the name

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Loyang comes from the Chinese characters 洛 which refers to the Luo River and 阳 which means 'sunny side', like the 'yang' in 'yin and yang'. The name simply shows the city's place on the sunny side of the Luo River, which is why the ancient city is called Loyang.