Definitions
(noun)
Qin dynasty (221-207 BC)
(noun)
Shaanxi province
Etymology
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The character 秦 combines the semantic radical 禾 (grain) with an upper structure originally depicting hands using a pestle to process grain. Its etymology reflects early agrarian practices, which led to its adoption as a place name. During the Zhou dynasty, 秦 designated the State of Qin, whose eventual unification of China established the first imperial dynasty. Consequently, the term evolved from an agricultural description to a historical and geographical identifier, now referring both to the Qin dynasty and to the modern Shaanxi province region.
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秦朝很强大。
秦始皇是秦朝的皇帝。
秦岭是中国的重要山脉。
秦腔是一种传统的戏曲。
秦朝统一了文字和货币。
秦始皇陵兵马俑是世界文化遗产。
秦朝的法律非常严格。
秦朝虽然短暂，但影响深远。