song dynasty
Definition
- Proper noun:
- The Song Dynasty: The imperial dynasty that ruled China from 960 to 1279 CE. It is historically noted for its significant cultural, artistic, and philosophical advancements.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Song dynasty was a period of great innovation in Chinese art and technology.
- Many historians study the economic policies of the Song dynasty.
- Paper money was first widely used during the Song dynasty.
Advanced Usage
"Song dynasty rule": Refers to the period or administration of the Song emperors.
- The expansion of the civil service exam system was a hallmark of Song dynasty rule.
"Song dynasty China": Specifies China during the time of the Song Dynasty.
- Song dynasty China was one of the most advanced civilizations of its time.
Variants and Related Words
Northern Song (n): The period of the Song Dynasty from 960 to 1127, when the capital was in the north (Bianjing, modern Kaifeng).
- The Northern Song period ended with the invasion of the Jurchen Jin dynasty.
Southern Song (n): The period of the Song Dynasty from 1127 to 1279, after the court moved south to Lin'an (modern Hangzhou) following the Jin invasion.
- The Southern Song continued to flourish culturally despite its reduced territory.
Synonyms
- Song Empire: A term emphasizing the dynastic state.
- Song period: A term emphasizing the historical era.
Related Phrases
- "Fall of the Song dynasty": Refers to the dynasty's collapse in 1279 after the Mongol conquest.
- The fall of the Song dynasty marked the beginning of the Yuan dynasty in China.
Related Idioms
Noun
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the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
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