魏
Wei state; Cao Wei; Northern Wei; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
ancient Wei state during Zhou dynasty
formalRefers to the vassal state of Wei during the Eastern Zhou dynasty.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, Wei was one of the important vassal states in the Central Plains.
Duke Xian of Jin conquered the Wei territory and granted it to Bi Wan.
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During the Warring States Period, the Wei state was one of the Seven Great Powers, with its capital at Daliang.
The Wei state gradually declined during the reign of King Hui.
The story of Lord Xinling stealing the tiger tally to save Zhao took place in the Wei state during the Warring States Period.
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Cao Wei kingdom of Three Kingdoms
formalOne of the three major regimes during the Three Kingdoms period, founded by Cao Pi.
In 220 AD, Cao Pi declared himself emperor and founded Wei, historically known as Cao Wei.
The Cao Wei regime ruled most parts of northern China.
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During the Cao Wei period, the economy and culture of northern China recovered to a certain extent.
The alliance between Shu Han and Eastern Wu to oppose Cao Wei was a common situation during the Three Kingdoms period.
In 265 AD, Sima Yan usurped the Wei throne and established the Western Jin Dynasty.
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Northern Wei dynasty
formalA dynasty of the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, founded by the Xianbei ethnic group.
Northern Wei was a minority regime founded by the Tuoba clan of the Xianbei ethnic group.
Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei implemented a series of Sinicization reform measures.
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During the Northern Wei period, Buddhism spread widely in northern China.
Luoyang became the political and economic center of northern China during the Northern Wei period.
Northern Wei later split into Eastern Wei and Western Wei.
noun
surname Wei
A common Chinese surname.
Mr. Wei is my college teacher.
Wei Yuan was a famous thinker and historian in the Qing Dynasty.
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Wei Zheng was a famous remonstrating official during the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang.
Professor Wei enjoys a high reputation in the academic community.
Wei Fang is my best friend.