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ming
mihng
Ming (name) means the Chinese imperial dynasty that ruled from the fall of the Yuan dynasty until the rise of the Qing dynasty. Example: “The Ming dynasty is famous for its distinctive blue-and-white porcelain.”
name
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The Chinese imperial dynasty that ruled from the fall of the Yuan dynasty until the rise of the Qing dynasty.
"The Ming dynasty is famous for its distinctive blue-and-white porcelain."
noun
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Fine porcelain produced during the Ming dynasty, prized for its quality.
"The auction included a genuine piece of Ming worth a fortune."
How to use ming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly refers to the historic Chinese dynasty (1368-1644) and its famous porcelain.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mings
- Third person singular
- mings
- Past tense
- minged, meint, ment, meynt
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Etymology
The name of the dynasty itself; as a verb meaning "to mix," it descends separately from Old English mengan, "to mix or combine."
Rhymes for ming
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What does “ming” mean?
The word “ming” means the Chinese imperial dynasty that ruled from the fall of the Yuan dynasty until the rise of the Qing dynasty. In plain terms, most commonly refers to the historic Chinese dynasty (1368-1644) and its famous porcelain.
How do you pronounce “ming”?
“Ming” is pronounced mihng (/mɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ming” in a sentence?
Here is “ming” used in a sentence: “The Ming dynasty is famous for its distinctive blue-and-white porcelain.”
What part of speech is “ming”?
Depending on how it is used, “ming” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “ming” come from?
The word “ming” comes from Old English. The name of the dynasty itself; as a verb meaning "to mix," it descends separately from Old English mengan, "to mix or combine.".
Is “ming” a common word?
“Ming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ming” have?
“Ming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the Chinese imperial dynasty that ruled from the fall of the Yuan dynasty until the rise of the Qing dynasty.
Is "Ming" always capitalized?
Yes, "Ming" is a proper noun referring to the Chinese imperial dynasty or to porcelain made during that era, so it is capitalized in both uses.
What is the difference between the Ming dynasty and Ming porcelain?
The Ming dynasty refers to the historical period of Chinese imperial rule, while Ming porcelain refers specifically to the fine ceramics produced during that dynasty, prized for their quality.
Which dynasties came before and after the Ming dynasty?
The Ming dynasty followed the Yuan dynasty and was succeeded by the Qing dynasty.
