Sung (Noun)
Meaning
The imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Sung dynasty was a period of significant cultural and economic growth in China.
- During the Sung dynasty, the capital city of Kaifeng became a center of learning and art.
- The Sung dynasty is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of Chinese poetry.
- The Sung dynasty saw the development of new forms of Chinese painting, including landscape and portrait painting.
- The Sung dynasty was marked by a renewed interest in Confucianism and the development of Neo-Confucianism.