ceon1 cau1 si4 kei4春秋時期春秋时期
Jyutpingceon1 cau1 si4 kei4
Yalechēun chāu sìh kèih
Definition
The Spring and Autumn period in Chinese history, approximately 771 to 476 BC.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical era defined by the chronicles of the state of Lu. While it is a standard academic term, it is frequently referenced in discussions about Chinese philosophy and the Hundred Schools of Thought. It carries a sense of antiquity and political fragmentation that distinguishes it from the later Warring States period.
Examples
The history of the Spring and Autumn period is very complex.
Do you know what happened during the Spring and Autumn period?
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Common phrases
Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods
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