隴右

See also: 陇右

Chinese
Gansu right (-hand)
trad. (隴右) 隴 右
simp. (陇右) 陇 右

Etymology

Literally: to the right of Longshan (Long Mountain)

In ancient times, west was on the right side of a map (Chinese compasses pointed south).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

隴右

  1. (archaic) the area to the west of Longshan Mountain (in present day Gansu)
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