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    Referring to Qin Shi Huang with 秦始皇 (Qín Shǐhuáng)

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    Explanation

    The proper noun 秦始皇 (Qín Shǐhuáng) refers to the first emperor of unified China, who founded the Qin dynasty in 221 BC. His name literally means "First Emperor of Qin." He is known for unifying China, building the Great Wall, and standardizing weights, measures, and writing.

    Examples

    • 秦始皇是中国历史上第一位皇帝。

      qínshǐhuáng shì zhōngguó lìshǐ shàng dì yī wèi huángdì.

      Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor in Chinese history.

    • 很多游客专门去看秦始皇兵马俑。

      hěn duō yóukè zhuānmén qù kàn qínshǐhuáng bīngmǎyǒng.

      Many tourists go specifically to see the Terracotta Warriors of Qin Shi Huang.

    • 秦始皇统一了文字和度量衡。

      qínshǐhuáng tǒngyī le wénzì hé dùliànghéng.

      Qin Shi Huang unified the writing system and weights and measures.

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