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.

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