Ch'ing Dynasty (Noun)
Meaning
The last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries; during the Qing dynasty China was ruled by the Manchu.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Qing dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 before being overthrown by revolutionaries.
- During the Qing dynasty, China was ruled by the Manchu people, who established their capital in Beijing.
- The Qing dynasty was marked by a period of significant cultural and economic growth, including the development of Chinese literature and art.
- The Qing dynasty was also known for its isolationist policies, which limited China's interactions with the rest of the world.
- The fall of the Qing dynasty in 1912 marked the end of imperial rule in China and the beginning of a new era of republican government.