Chou dynasty
- proper noun
- Literature
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dinastía Chou
- Artifacts from the Chou dynasty provide valuable insight into ancient Chinese society.
Examples
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During the Chou dynasty, the concept of the Mandate of Heaven became central to Chinese political thought.
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The Chou dynasty was a pivotal period in Chinese history.
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The Chou dynasty saw the emergence of both Confucianism and Taoism as major philosophies.
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Many philosophers emerged during the Chou dynasty.
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Chou dynasty laid the foundation for the philosophical teachings of Confucianism and Taoism in ancient China.
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During the Chou dynasty, many significant cultural and political developments occurred in Chinese history.
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The Chou dynasty ruled China for over 800 years, establishing a legacy that influenced future generations.
Synonyms
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A Chinese ruling family from about 1122 to 221 BC when Confucianism and Taoism grew
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A Chinese imperial dynasty from about 1122 to 221 BC when Confucianism and Taoism began
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A ruling family in ancient China from about 1122 to 221 BC known for Confucian and Taoist ideas
A ruling family in China from about 1122 to 221 BC when Confucianism and Taoism grew
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase simply combines a proper name 'Chou' with the noun 'dynasty' (a succession of rulers), so its meaning — the ruling house or imperial dynasty called Chou — is directly inferable from its parts. This name + dynasty composition is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand it refers to the Chou ruling period in China.
Etymology
Chou dynasty takes its name from the ruling family called 'Zhou' who ruled much of China long ago. Because the 'Zhou' rulers gave the country important ideas like Confucianism and Taoism, Chou dynasty now means that long royal house and the early Chinese culture and thought from about 1122 to 221 BC.