No. 5,692 in French
cathay
"Cathay" is an archaic term for China.
In a sentence
Dans ses récits de voyage, Marco Polo décrit les merveilles de Cathay.
In his travel writings, Marco Polo describes the wonders of Cathay.
Used as a historical reference to China during the Middle Ages.
Cathay est souvent représenté dans l'art ancien comme une terre mystique et lointaine.
Cathay is often depicted in ancient art as a mystical and distant land.
Used metaphorically to evoke a sense of mystery and exoticism.
Le terme 'Cathay' est moins utilisé aujourd'hui pour désigner la Chine moderne.
The term 'Cathay' is less commonly used today to refer to modern China.
Used in a contemporary context noting the usage shift of the term over time.
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