Ch'in

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Definition

Proper noun A Chinese dynasty that ruled from 246 BC to 206 BC. It was the first dynasty to establish a centralized imperial government in China and is famous for beginning the construction of the Great Wall.

Usage

The word "Ch'in" is used historically to refer to this specific dynasty, its period, and its associated achievements. It is the Wade-Giles romanization; the more common modern spelling is "Qin."

Examples
  • The Ch'in dynasty unified China after the Warring States period.
  • The First Emperor of Ch'in standardized writing, currency, and measurements.
  • Many terracotta warriors were created during the Ch'in era.
Advanced Usage
  • The name Ch'in is also the origin of the Western name for the country, "China."
  • In historical discourse, the Ch'in dynasty is often studied for its legalist philosophies and authoritarian governance.
Variants and Related Words
  • Qin: The standard Pinyin romanization of the same dynasty.
  • Qin Dynasty: The full, modern term.
Synonyms
  • Qin dynasty
Notes

This term is a proper noun referring to a specific historical entity. It is not used in idioms or phrasal verbs.

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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