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沪
hù
名
1. 〔沪渎〕In ancient times, referred to the lower reaches of the Songjiang River, now known as Shanghai, China.
古代称松江的下游,在今中国上海市。
2. An alternate name for Shanghai (it is said that the Wusong River within the territory was the ancient “Hudu,” hence the name).
中国上海市的别称(相传境内的吴淞江就是古代的“沪渎”,因而得名)。
3. A bamboo trap for fishing.
捕鱼的竹栅 ([En.] bamboo’s trap for fish)
4. Abbreviation for Shanghai.
上海的简称 ([En.] Shanghai)
引例
1. 陆游《村舍》:潮生鱼沪短,风起鸭船斜。
Translation: In Lu You's "Cottage," it mentions the fish trap is short as the tide rises and the wind tilts the duck boat.
2. 列竹于海澨曰沪。——唐·陆龟蒙《渔具》诗序
Translation: Arranging bamboo traps at the sea is called Hu. — Tang Dynasty, Lu Guimeng's "Fishing Gear" preface
例子
如:沪江;沪剧
Examples: Hujiang; Hu opera