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商代
Shāngdài
Description
商代是中国很古老的一个朝代，大约在三千多年以前。
The 商代 is a very ancient dynasty in China, about over three thousand years ago.
那个时候的人已经会用文字，我们叫它甲骨文。
People at that time already used writing, which we call oracle bone script.
Meanings
商代Shāngdài
the Shang dynasty of ancient China
商代离现在很久了。
The Shang Dynasty was a long time ago.
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Notes
- Etymology
商 is the dynasty name, 代 means era or dynasty period.
- Nuance
same as 商朝; both refer to the Shang dynasty, 代 emphasizes the time era.
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