Ju (Chinese: 莒; pinyin: Jǔ) was a Dongyi state in modern Shandong province during the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BCE) of ancient China.[2] The rulers of Ju had the surname of Ji 己.[3] According to the Shuowen Jiezi, "Ju" means taro or a wooden tool.[4] It was weakened by wars with the states of Chu and Qi. Eventually the state was annexed by Qi, and the City of Ju became a major stronghold of Qi.[5][6]
State of Ju 莒國/莒国 | |
|---|---|
| 1046 BC–431 BC | |
 Ju is a small state in the east | |
| Capital | Ju County |
| Religion | Chinese folk religion |
| Government | Monarchy |
• 1046BC–? | Ziyuqi[1] |
| Historical era | Western Zhou period Spring and Autumn period Warring States period |
• Established | 1046 BC |
• Conquered by Chu | 431 BC |
| Today part of | China |