五陵

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Chinese

five
mound; tomb; hill
mound; tomb; hill; mountain
 
trad. (五陵)
simp. #(五陵)

Pronunciation


Adjective

五陵

  1. fashionable (young men)

Noun

五陵

  1. The five Imperial tombs which are referenced in the Book of Han. All five tombs were located in the vicinity of the ancient capital of Chang'an. The tombs were a favorite hangout for all of the fashionable young men of the area. The names of the five tombs were:
    1. 長陵长陵
    2. 安陵 (Ānlíng)
    3. 陽陵阳陵
    4. 茂陵 (tomb of the Emperor Wu of Han)
    5. 平陵