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Liao dynasty

Liao dynasty

9.5
A ruling family and government in Manchuria and northeast China from 947 to 1125, founded by the Khitan
  • noun
translation icon : dinastía Liao
  • The Liao dynasty controlled large parts of northern China during the 10th and 11th centuries.

Examples

  • The Liao dynasty controlled large parts of northern China during the 10th and 11th centuries.

  • The Liao dynasty ruled over Manchuria for nearly two centuries.

  • Many unique artifacts have been discovered from the Liao dynasty period.

  • The fall of the Liao dynasty marked a significant shift in the region's history.

  • The Liao dynasty was known for its unique culture and military prowess.

  • The Liao dynasty was known for its unique culture and military prowess.

  • Many unique artifacts have been discovered from the Liao dynasty period.

Synonyms

Liao
vsLiao dynasty
1 9.9

A dynasty that ruled Manchuria and northeastern China from 947 to 1125

is the same dynasty name but presented as the longer formal title

Surface Forms

Liao dynasty singular
Liao dynasties plural

Morphology

Liao + dynasty

This is a straightforward proper-name + noun composition: 'Liao dynasty' literally means the dynasty associated with Liao. If a learner knows 'Liao' as the name and 'dynasty' as a succession of rulers, the overall meaning is directly derivable and follows a common cross-linguistic pattern.

Etymology

Liao dynasty takes its name from the Liao River area in northeast China, where the Khitan people built their state. The word dynasty means 'ruling family', so the name points to the rulers who came from the Liao region.