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    Referring to the Northern Song dynasty with 北宋 (Běi Sòng)

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    Explanation

    北宋 (Běi Sòng) refers to the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), the first half of the Song dynasty before the capital moved south. It was a period of significant cultural, technological, and economic achievement in Chinese history. Learners will encounter this term frequently in discussions of classical literature and history.

    Examples

    • 北宋时期，经济和文化都非常繁荣。

      Běi Sòng shíqī, jīngjì hé wénhuà dōu fēicháng fánróng.

      During the Northern Song dynasty, both the economy and culture were very prosperous.

    • 这幅画是北宋画家的作品。

      Zhè fú huà shì Běi Sòng huàjiā de zuòpǐn.

      This painting is a work by a Northern Song dynasty painter.

    • 北宋的首都在开封，你去过吗？

      Běi Sòng de shǒudū zài Kāifēng, nǐ qùguo ma?

      The capital of the Northern Song was in Kaifeng — have you been there?

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