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Ming

American  
[ming] / mɪŋ /

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 British  
/ mɪŋ /

noun

  1. the imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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What’s more, uncertainty, Dr. Ming pointed out, is actually good for you.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 19, 2026

Ming began her career as a business reporter in Beijing and is a graduate of Columbia University.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 22, 2026

“In a low-growth environment, the marginal return on efficiency matters more than top-line expansion,” says Zhao Ming, a senior analyst covering China’s internet companies at investment firm Hongyuan Capital.

From Barron's Feb. 1, 2026

The accusations made against the Ming family were far more serious.

From BBC Jan. 29, 2026

Guo Ming looked expectantly back at him, but Zhu Tao neither stood to leave nor said anything further.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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