Meaning
王朝 refers to a succession of rulers from the same family or lineage that governs a country, typically used in historical contexts. In Chinese history, this term describes the major ruling periods like the Tang Dynasty (唐朝), Ming Dynasty (明朝), etc. The word combines 王 (king/monarch) and 朝 (court/dynasty) to mean a royal ruling period.
Usage
王朝 is primarily used in formal, historical, or academic contexts when discussing periods of Chinese or world history. It emphasizes the hereditary nature of rule and the continuity of power within a family line. Common in historical texts, documentaries, and educational materials about Chinese civilization.
Examples
- 01唐朝是中国历史上最辉煌的王朝之一。.The Tang Dynasty was one of the most glorious dynasties in Chinese history.
- 02这个王朝统治了这个国家三百多年。.This dynasty ruled the country for over three hundred years.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个王朝
Common collocations
- 封建王朝feudal dynasty
- 王朝更替dynastic change, succession of dynasties
- 王朝兴衰rise and fall of dynasties
- 末代王朝last dynasty
Antonyms
Origin
王 originally depicted an axe or weapon, symbolizing authority and kingship. 朝 combines the radicals for sun (日) and moon (月), representing the passage of time during a ruler's reign. Together, 王朝 literally means 'the court/era of kings.'