夏后氏
xià​hòu​shì

Yu the Great

xià​hòu​shì Yu the Great
  1. 夏 xià
    Xia dynasty
    the first Chinese dynasty, traditionally dated to c. 21st to 16th century BC; also refers to several later historical states by the same name
  2. 后 hòu
    monarch
    (literary) a ruler or monarch; a sovereign
  3. 氏 shì noun
    [honorific suffix]
    Added after surnames to refer to a person, a family, or a school of thought; often used for historical figures, celebrities, or professionals.

xià​hòu​shì Xia dynasty
  1. 夏 xià
    Xia dynasty
    the first Chinese dynasty, traditionally dated to c. 21st to 16th century BC; also refers to several later historical states by the same name
  2. 后 hòu
    monarch
    (literary) a ruler or monarch; a sovereign
  3. 氏 shì noun
    clan
    (bound form) clan; family; family name or lineage