Definition
洪武 is the reign name (年号) of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. In Chinese history, emperors are often referred to by their reign name, and 洪武 specifically marks the period 1368–1398. You'll encounter this term in historical texts, documentaries, and discussions of Ming-era politics, culture, and military campaigns.
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Hongwu (reign name of the first Ming emperor, 1368–1398)
Examples
- 洪武。Hóng wǔ huángdì shì Míng cháo de kāiguó huángdì.The Hongwu Emperor was the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
- 洪武，。Hóng wǔ niánjiān, Zhōngguó de rénkǒu zēngzhǎng hěn kuài.During the Hongwu period, China's population grew rapidly.
- 洪武。Tā zhèngzài yánjiū Hóng wǔ shíqī de fǎlǜ zhìdù.He is researching the legal system of the Hongwu period.
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