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    Referring to the Song dynasty with 宋代 (Sòngdài)

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    Explanation

    宋代 (Sòngdài) means "the Song dynasty" (960–1279) and is a general term encompassing both the Northern and Southern Song periods. It was an era of remarkable cultural and technological advancement in Chinese history. This term is widely used in discussions of literature, art, philosophy, and history.

    Examples

    • 宋代是中国文化发展的高峰期之一。

      Sòngdài shì Zhōngguó wénhuà fāzhǎn de gāofēngqī zhī yī.

      The Song dynasty was one of the peak periods of Chinese cultural development.

    • 这件瓷器是宋代的，非常珍贵。

      Zhè jiàn cíqì shì Sòngdài de, fēicháng zhēnguì.

      This piece of porcelain is from the Song dynasty and is very precious.

    • 宋代的词人留下了很多优美的作品。

      Sòngdài de círén liúxiàle hěn duō yōuměi de zuòpǐn.

      The ci poets of the Song dynasty left behind many beautiful works.

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