西周
xī​zhōu

Western Zhou Dynasty

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    西周

    xī​zhōu

    Western Zhou Dynasty

    The first half of the Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046–771 BC), with its capital at Haojing near modern-day Xi'an; traditionally dated until the eastward move to Luoyang.

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    西周

    xī​zhōu

    Western Zhou State

    A small state during the Warring States period formed from the division of the royal domain of Zhou, based around Wangcheng.

    西 (literal) → 西 · xī · west 周 (literal) → 周 · zhōu · Zhou Dynasty

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