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周代

Proper noun

Zhōudài

Description

周代是中国很早以前的一个朝代,在商代之后。

The 周代 is an ancient Chinese dynasty that came after the Shang dynasty.

周代分成西周和东周,一共有很多年。

The 周代 is divided into the Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou periods, lasting many years in total.

Meanings

周代Zhōudài

the Zhou dynasty of ancient China

很多古老的故事发生在周代。

Many ancient stories took place during the Zhou dynasty.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    周 (Zhou dynasty) + 代 (era, dynasty period).

  • Nuance

    周代 and 周朝 both mean the Zhou dynasty and are interchangeable.

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