zhou
noun
Simple meaning
The imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC.
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zhooIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈʒu
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noun
The imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
A dynasty of rulers over this people, who conquered the Shang kingdom and nominally ruled China until their conquest by Qin in the 3rd century BC
The era of Chinese history during which this dynasty ruled
The short-lived dynasty declared by Wu Zetian during the Tang
Various regions of ancient China occupied by this people, including the Fen and Wei valleys
The realm of this dynasty, surrounding the Yellow River
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The imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC.
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