cing1 ting4清廷
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Yalechīng tìhng
Definition
The Qing court or government of the Qing dynasty.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the central government and ruling body of the Qing dynasty. It is a formal term used primarily in history lessons, documentaries, or academic discussions rather than casual daily conversation. When speaking about the government in a modern context, people use 政府 instead.
Examples
The Qing court signed many unequal treaties back then.
Do you know how the Qing court dealt with foreign powers?
Related words
Common phrases
Qing court officials
corruption in the Qing court
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
