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Wei

Wei

20 9.0
Name of several ruling families in ancient China, for example Cao Wei and Northern Wei
  • proper noun
translation icon : Wei
  • During the Wei Dynasty, many advancements in art and literature occurred.
  • Wei Xian
  • Wei Jingsheng
  • dissident Wei

Examples

  • You now desert the three dynasties: Han, Wei, Tang, and Song!

    Academic text (2015)

  • Regarding its literature, the Tang is more comprehensive than the Han and Wei, while the Song is more thorough than the Tang.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Yes, you're Miaozhen, woman warrior born in the Wei Dynasty, sworn to defeat evil.

    Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006)

  • Rather than an inhabitant of the Chu, Wei, or Qi kingdoms, though, the Dragon Throne was Imperial China's ultimate authority.

  • The Cao Wei was one of the Three Kingdoms of China, known for its cultural achievements.

  • In the Northern Wei, Buddhism flourished, leading to the construction of many temples.

Synonyms

Wei dynasty
vsWei
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A ruling family that controlled parts of northern China long ago

is the shorter name that omits the word dynasty

Compounds

Wei dynasty
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A ruling family that controlled parts of northern China long ago

Surface Forms

Wei main

Etymology

Wei is the English spelling of the Chinese name 魏, pronounced Wèi, which started as a 'family name' or the name of a state used by rulers in ancient China. That's why Wei today refers to several ruling dynasties, like Cao Wei and Northern Wei.