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朝代
cháodài
Description
朝代是指一个国家由同一个家族的皇帝统治的时期。
A 朝代 refers to a period when a country is ruled by emperors from the same family.
中国历史上有很多朝代，比如唐朝和明朝。
There are many 朝代 in Chinese history, such as the Tang 朝代 and the Ming 朝代.
Meanings
朝代cháodài
dynasty; era of a ruling family
你知道中国有多少个朝代吗？
Do you know how many dynasties China has had?
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Notes
- Etymology
朝 (dynasty/court) + 代 (generation/era), together meaning a period of dynastic rule.
- Nuance
朝代 is the general term; specific dynasties add a name, e.g. 唐朝, 清朝.
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