明代 (Míng dài) — the Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

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• 明代是中国历史上一个重要的朝代。
  Míng dài Shì zhōng guó lì shǐ shàng yí gè zhòng yào de cháo dài.
  The Ming dynasty was an important period in Chinese history.
• 这个瓷器产自明代。
  Zhè ge cí qì chǎn zì Míng dài.
  This porcelain was produced in the Ming dynasty.
• 明代的文化艺术非常繁荣。
  Míng dài De wén huà yì shù fēi cháng fán róng.
  The culture and arts of the Ming dynasty were very prosperous.