jiù​wǔ​dài​shǐ

History of the Five Dynasties

  1. jiù adjective
    former
    belonging to the past; bygone; onetime or previous
  2. History of the Five Dynasties
    The historical records of the Five Dynasties (907–960), consisting of two major versions: the Old History of the Five Dynasties compiled by 薛居正 xuē​jū​zhèng in 974, and the New History of the Five Dynasties rewritten by 欧阳修 ōu​yáng​xiū.