Ch'in dynasty

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A Chinese imperial dynasty: The Ch'in dynasty was the ruling dynasty of China from 246 BC to 206 BC. It is historically significant for unifying China under a centralized imperial administration for the first time and for initiating large-scale construction projects, most notably early sections of what would become the Great Wall of China.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Ch'in dynasty marked a pivotal transition from feudal states to a unified empire.
    • Many legalist policies implemented during the Ch'in dynasty were harsh but effective.
    • The first emperor of the Ch'in dynasty, Qin Shi Huang, is a major figure in Chinese history.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Ch'in": Used as a shortened reference to the dynasty or its administrative practices.
    • The administrative systems of the Ch'in served as a model for later dynasties.
Variants and Related Words

  • Qin dynasty: The modern Pinyin romanization for "Ch'in dynasty." Both terms refer to the same historical period.

    • Scholars often use "Qin dynasty" in contemporary texts.

  • Qin: The Chinese state that preceded and gave its name to the dynasty.

    • The state of Qin emerged as the most powerful during the Warring States period.
Synonyms
  • Qin dynasty: The identical historical entity under a different romanization.
Related Phrases and Concepts

  • Legalism: The dominant political philosophy adopted by the Ch'in dynasty to enforce strict laws and centralized control.

    • The Ch'in dynasty's reliance on Legalism contributed to its rapid rise and fall.

  • First Emperor: A title commonly associated with Qin Shi Huang, the founder of the Ch'in dynasty.

    • The tomb of the First Emperor of the Ch'in dynasty was guarded by the Terracotta Army.
Noun
  1. the Chinese dynasty (from 246 BC to 206 BC) that established the first centralized imperial government and built much of the Great Wall

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