Ch'ing

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Definition

Proper noun The last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was founded by the Manchu people and was overthrown by revolutionaries, leading to the establishment of the Republic of China.

Usage

This word is used specifically as the name of a historical Chinese dynasty. It is always capitalized.

Examples
  • Historical records detail the expansion of the Qing empire.
  • The Qing dynasty ended in 1912 after the Xinhai Revolution.
  • Scholars study the art and culture of the Qing period.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in historical and academic contexts to refer to the period, its institutions, or its characteristics (e.g., Qing bureaucracy, Qing porcelain).
  • In the Wade-Giles romanization system, the dynasty's name is spelled Ch'ing. The more modern Pinyin romanization is Qing. Both refer to the same historical entity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ch'ing: The Wade-Giles romanization spelling of the same dynasty.
  • Qing dynasty: The full, most common term.
  • Manchu dynasty: Another name for the Qing dynasty, referring to its ethnic founders.
  • Late Imperial China: A broader historical period that includes the Qing dynasty.
Synonyms
  • Manchu dynasty
  • Qing dynasty
  • Ch'ing dynasty
Notes

This word does not commonly form idioms or phrasal verbs in modern English, as it is primarily a proper noun for a historical period.

Noun
  1. the last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries; during the Qing dynasty China was ruled by the Manchu