Definition

Examples

• 明代是中国历史上一个重要的朝代。
  Míng dài shì Zhōngguó lìshǐ shàng yí gè zhòngyào de cháodài.
  The Ming dynasty was an important period in Chinese history.
• 这个瓷器产自明代。
  Zhège cíqì chǎn zì Míng dài.
  This porcelain was produced in the Ming dynasty.
• 明代的文化艺术非常繁荣。
  Míng dài de wénhuà yìshù fēicháng fánróng.
  The culture and arts of the Ming dynasty were very prosperous.