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qing

chihng

Qing (name) means the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 until 1912. Example: “The Qing dynasty collapsed in 1912, ending over two thousand years of imperial rule.”

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The last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 until 1912.

"The Qing dynasty collapsed in 1912, ending over two thousand years of imperial rule."

How to use qing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishChina's final dynasty before it became a republic.

Word forms

qings plural, qing plural

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The _____ dynasty collapsed in 1912, ending over two thousand years of imperial rule.

Etymology

From Mandarin Qīng, rendered using the Hanyu Pinyin romanization system.

Rhymes for qing

ing king wing sing ring ping bing ming zing ding Jing ting

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Frequently asked questions

What does “qing” mean?

The word “qing” means the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 until 1912. In plain terms, china's final dynasty before it became a republic.

How do you pronounce “qing”?

“Qing” is pronounced chihng (/t͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “qing” in a sentence?

Here is “qing” used in a sentence: “The Qing dynasty collapsed in 1912, ending over two thousand years of imperial rule.”

What part of speech is “qing”?

“Qing” is a name.

Is “qing” a common word?

“Qing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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