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Liao

Liao

1 9.9
A dynasty that ruled Manchuria and northeastern China from 947 to 1125
  • proper noun
translation icon : Liao
  • The Song troops were defeated by the Khitan force at Liao's southern capital Yanjing, today's Beijing, and Song Taizong barely escaped with his life.
  • Song-Liao
  • Liao envoys
  • Liao empress dowagers

Examples

  • As a result, the Song was able to keep the Liao demands to a minimum and the border was re-established in Song's favor.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The Liao Dynasty ruled over Manchuria and northeastern China from 947 to 1125.

  • In addition, taboos concerning the Liao imperial family were observed.

    Academic text (2018)

  • To this end, he was willing to break the treaty with the Liao and seek aid from another "barbarian" people, the Jurchen.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Encouraged by his previous victory, Song Taizong embarked on his first campaign against the Liao in the same year, only to suffer a major defeat.

    Academic text (2018)

  • (11) Given the military strength of the Liao, the war ended predictably with several Song defeats.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Our dynasty also sent embassies to reply to the empress dowager of the Liao.

    Academic text (2018)

  • After 1005, the Song had fully accepted bilateral diplomatic parity and conducted their policies toward the Liao based on realistic assessments and diplomatic flexibility.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Both Han Qi and Fu Bi played important roles in Song-Liao negotiations during the early 1040s.

    Academic text (2018)

  • With the conclusion of the treaty in 1005, formalized channels that shuttled Song and Liao envoys between the two capitals were established, and this enabled Song diplomats to make direct, personal observations of the Khitan.

    Academic text (2018)

Synonyms

Liao dynasty
vsLiao
9.5

A ruling family and government in Manchuria and northeast China from 947 to 1125, founded by the Khitan

is the basic name for that dynasty without mentioning its Khitan origin

Idioms

Mai tu liao
  • UK
9.9

A short cry people say when they are surprised, upset, or cannot believe something

Compounds

Liao dynasty
9.5

A ruling family and government in Manchuria and northeast China from 947 to 1125, founded by the Khitan

Surface Forms

Liao main

Etymology

Liao comes from the name of the Liao River in north-east China. So the Liao dynasty is the ruling family named after that river and the region they controlled.