Rugao, a county-level city in Nantong, Jiangsu Province

Rugao, a county-level city in [[南通市|南通市|nan2 tong1 shi4]] in Jiangsu Province

Gaolan, a county in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province.

Gaolan County, located in [[兰州|蘭州|lan2 zhou1]] in Gansu province

(literary) a deep or winding marsh; the depths of a swamp

Langao County in [[安康|安康|an1 kang1]], Shaanxi Province

Langao County in Ankang, Shaanxi Province

The cry of a crane in a deep marsh can be heard in the high heavens; describes a person of great virtue or talent whose reputation spreads far even if they live in seclusion or a lowly position.

Mei Gao (c. 153–? BC), a famous Western Han writer of fu poetry known for his wit and speed in composing literary works; often compared to [[东方朔|東方朔|dong1 fang1 shuo4]]

The bank of a river; low-lying land along a river.

(literary) flat and damp land near a body of water or marsh

(literary) a tiger's skin

(historical) the outermost gate of a royal palace in ancient China

The name of a legendary official and judge who served under Emperor Shun.

(literary) low-lying marshy land near water; swamp

(literary) used to describe the regret and grief of someone who failed to show proper devotion to their parents while they were still alive; serves as a warning that one must fulfill their filial duties before it is too late

(literary) low-lying marshy ground near water used for grazing livestock