shang
noun
Simple meaning
A Chinese unit of land area equivalent to 15 mu or about one hectare.
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shangIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈʃæŋ
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noun
A Chinese unit of land area equivalent to 15 mu or about one hectare.
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The imperial dynasty ruling China from about the 18th to the 12th centuries BC.
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