Ming

[ming]

noun

Wade-Giles, Pinyin.

1. a dynasty in China, 1368–1644, marked by the restoration of traditional institutions and the development of the arts, especially in porcelain, textiles, and painting.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Ming dynasty or to the art objects and forms developed during this period.

2. noting the fine porcelains produced in the Ming dynasty, especially those produced by the imperial factory before 1620, noted for their brilliant, fine colors, chiefly underglaze or enamel on glaze, on a body of high quality.

Ming

/ mɪŋ /

noun

1. the imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644

adjective

1. of or relating to Chinese porcelain produced during the Ming dynasty, characterized by the use of brilliant colours and a fine-quality body

Example Sentences

Ms Ming said Dunlop "bragged" in pubs about murdering Ms Hogg and almost killed other people in attacks in the years afterwards.

From BBC

A total of 39 Ming family members were sentenced on Monday in the eastern city of Wenzhou, according to a report by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

From BBC

Sir Menzies Campbell, latterly Lord Campbell of Pittenweem but usually known as Ming, was one of Westminster's most distinctive and authoritative voices.

From BBC

In the smog-colorized sunset, its towers are the towers of Ming the Merciless on the Planet Mongo.

From Los Angeles Times

For Ms Ming, it is vital the story reaches new audiences across the country, showing some injustices can, in fact, be righted.

From BBC