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五代 (wǔ dài) — the Five Dynasties period (907–960 CE) of Chinese history

Definition

The proper-historical name for the Five Dynasties period (907–960 CE) that immediately followed the Tang. Always refers to this specific era, not a generic count of five generations.

noun
the Five Dynasties period (907–960 CE) of Chinese history

Examples

  • 五代。
    wǔ dài Shí qī shì zhōng guó lì shǐ shàng yí gè zhòng yào de jiē duàn.
    The Five Dynasties period was an important stage in Chinese history.
  • 五代。
    Táng cháo zhī hòu jiù shì wǔ dài.
    After the Tang Dynasty came the Five Dynasties.
  • 五代。
    wǔ dài Chí xù le dà yuē wǔ shí duō nián.
    The Five Dynasties lasted about fifty-plus years.

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