ch'ing dynasty
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The Qing Dynasty: The last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people and was overthrown by revolutionaries, leading to the establishment of the Republic of China.
Usage
- The term Qing Dynasty is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific historical period and ruling house.
- It is commonly used in historical, political, and cultural contexts.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Qing Dynasty expanded China's territory to its greatest historical extent.
- Many traditional Chinese art forms flourished during the Qing Dynasty.
- The fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1912 marked the end of thousands of years of imperial rule.
Advanced Usage
- "Late Qing period": Refers to the final decades of the dynasty (roughly the 19th and early 20th centuries), a time of internal decline and increasing foreign pressure.
- The Late Qing period was characterized by major rebellions and attempts at reform.
Variants and Related Words
- Qing: A common shortened form used synonymously with "Qing Dynasty."
- Porcelain from the Qing is highly valued by collectors.
- Manchu Dynasty: Another name for the Qing Dynasty, emphasizing its ethnic origins.
- Ch'ing Dynasty: An older romanization (Wade-Giles system) for "Qing Dynasty." Modern standard romanization is "Qing."
Synonyms
- Manchu Dynasty: The imperial dynasty of China from 1644 to 1912.
- Qing: The last imperial dynasty of China.
- Ch'ing: (Historical romanization) The last imperial dynasty of China.
Related Terms and Concepts
- Imperial China: The era of Chinese history before 1912, of which the Qing Dynasty was the final part.
- Manchu: The ethnic group from Manchuria that founded and ruled the Qing Dynasty.
- Xinhai Revolution: The 1911 revolution that led to the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty.
Noun
- 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