Wei (Noun)

Meaning

Any of several imperial dynasties of China ruling from 220 to 265 and from 386 to 556.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

• The Jin dynasty eventually fell to the Wei, marking the beginning of the Three Kingdoms period in China.
• During the Northern Dynasties, the Toba clan ruled under the name Northern Wei.
• The Tri-State period of ancient China consisted of the kingdoms of Shu, Wu, and Wei.
• The state of Cao Wei, also known as merely Wei, was a Chinese state established in 220 CE.
• The regime change from Western Jin to Northern Wei led to significant administrative reforms.

Synonyms

• Wei Dynasty