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Referring to the Ming Dynasty with 明代 (Míngdài)
Explanation
明代 (Míngdài) is a proper noun referring to the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), one of the great dynasties of Chinese history. The word 代 means "era" or "dynasty" and is interchangeable with 朝 in this context (明朝). Use 明代 when referring to events, artifacts, or culture from this historical period.
Examples
这幅画是明代著名画家的作品。
Zhè fú huà shì Míngdài zhùmíng huàjiā de zuòpǐn.
This painting is a work by a famous Ming Dynasty painter.
明代的瓷器在世界各地都很受欢迎。
Míngdài de cíqì zài shìjiè gèdì dōu hěn shòu huānyíng.
Ming Dynasty porcelain is very popular all over the world.
故宫就是明代开始修建的。
Gùgōng jiù shì Míngdài kāishǐ xiūjiàn de.
The Forbidden City was first built during the Ming Dynasty.
这幅画是明代著名画家的作品。
Zhè fú huà shì Míngdài zhùmíng huàjiā de zuòpǐn.
This painting is a work by a famous painter from the Ming Dynasty.
明代的瓷器在世界各地都很受欢迎。
Míngdài de cíqì zài shìjiè gèdì dōu hěn shòu huānyíng.
Ming Dynasty porcelain is very popular all over the world.
故宫就是明代开始修建的。
Gùgōng jiùshì Míngdài kāishǐ xiūjiàn de.
The Forbidden City was first built during the Ming Dynasty.