zin3 gwok3 si4 doi6戰國時代战国时代
Jyutpingzin3 gwok3 si4 doi6
Yalejin gwok sìh doih
Definition
The Warring States period in Chinese history, from circa 475 to 221 BC.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the era of intense political fragmentation and military conflict that followed the Spring and Autumn period. It is primarily used in academic or historical discussions rather than casual daily conversation. When mentioning it, speakers often contrast it with the subsequent unification under the Qin dynasty.
Examples
The history of the Warring States period is very complicated.
Do you know how many states there were during the Warring States period?
Related words
Common phrases
the Seven Warring States
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
