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Liang (ancient state, dynasties, surname)
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesproper noun
Liang (Wei state in Warring States period)
formalHistorical term referring to the State of Wei after it moved its capital to Daliang, modern-day Kaifeng, Henan.
King Hui of Liang was the ruler of the State of Wei during the Warring States period.
Many dialogues in *Mencius* revolve around King Hui of Liang.
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Daliang City was the political center of the State of Liang during the Warring States period.
The State of Liang was conquered by the State of Qin in the late Warring States period.
Many ancient pre-Qin documents mention the history of the State of Liang.
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Liang dynasties
formalRefers to two historical dynasties: the Southern Liang Dynasty (502-557) founded by Xiao Yan, and the Later Liang Dynasty (923-923) during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
Literature and art reached a high level during the Southern Liang Dynasty.
Later Liang was a short-lived dynasty during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
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Emperor Yuan of Liang was the last emperor of the Southern Liang Dynasty.
Many handed-down calligraphy works were created during the Liang Dynasty.
The Liang State during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period fought many wars with the Northern dynasties.
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Liang (surname)
One of the most common Chinese surnames, ranked among the top 100 surnames in China.
Liang Qichao was a famous modern Chinese thinker and writer.
Liang Sicheng was a renowned Chinese architect.
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My neighbor is surnamed Liang and is a retired teacher.
Liang Xiaosheng is a well-known contemporary Chinese writer.
The surname Liang is widely distributed in both northern and southern China.