ng5 doi6 sap6 gwok3五代十國五代十国
Jyutpingng5 doi6 sap6 gwok3
Yaleńgh doih sahp gwok
Definition
The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907–979 AD) in Chinese history.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the chaotic interregnum between the fall of the Tang dynasty and the consolidation of power by the Song dynasty. While it is a standard historical term, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing history or politics. It functions as a proper noun for a specific era and does not take a measure word.
Examples
The history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is very complex.
Do you know how the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period started?
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The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period
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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.
