name
Meaning 1
an ancient dynasty in China
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Standard Lemma guide
shang
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/ʃæŋ/
noun
Meaning 2
A Chinese unit of land area equivalent to 15 mu or about one hectare.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
the imperial dynasty ruling China from about the 18th to the 12th centuries BC
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: Shang dynasty
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: dynasty
History
Etymology
From Mandarin 商 (Shāng).
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- Chinese: 晌 (shǎng) — Translations
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