Wu region
Refers to the historical region of Wu in China, south of the lower Yangtze River. Used in historical and geographical contexts.
Wu is a historical region located in the Jiangnan area of China.
Wu kingdom (Five Dynasties)
Historical kingdom during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (902–937 CE), also known as Southern Wu.
Wu kingdom (Three Kingdoms)
Historical kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period (222–280 CE), also called Eastern Wu or Sun Wu. Often contrasted with Wei and Shu.
See also: 三国
Wu kingdom (Spring and Autumn)
Ancient kingdom during the Spring and Autumn period (11th century–473 BCE). Known for its rivalry with Yue.
The Wu kingdom of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period flourished mainly in present-day Jiangsu Province.
The Wu kingdom in the Three Kingdoms was founded by Sun Quan.
The Wu kingdom of the Spring and Autumn period is known for its conflicts with Yue.
呉 and 越 were bitter rival states during the Spring and Autumn period (as in the idiom 呉越同舟), and learners often confuse which name is which.
The kanji 呉 is used to represent the historical Chinese state and region of Wu. The reading ご is the Sino-Japanese on'yomi.