Shang

[ shahng ]

/ ʃɑŋ /

noun

a Chinese dynasty whose dates are usually given as 1766–1122 b.c. and sometimes as 1523–1027 b.c.

Also called Yin.

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Examples from the Web for shang

It also sold a $3.3 million Shang Dynasty bronze wine vessel to an online bidder in 2010.
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But again, it is at the expense of her love interest, Shang, a proud son of a colonel, who once again has to be rescued.
Desperately Seeking Prince Charming|Sean Macaulay|September 23, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The Shang state had its centre in northern Honan, north of the Yellow river.
A history of China., [3d ed. rev. and enl.]|Wolfram Eberhard
Likewise during the foundation of the state of Chu, Luya lived among the people of Shang.
The Book of War: The Military Classic of the Far East|Sunzi (active 6th century B.c.) and Wutzu

The monastery is constructed chiefly of stone, but it also contains timber transported hither from the Shang valley.
Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2)|Sven Hedin
The people could not worship Shang Ti, for to do so would imply a familiarity or a claim of relationship punishable with death.
Myths and Legends of China|E. T. C. Werner
The same system was later practised by the Chou after their conquest of the Shang state.
A history of China., [3d ed. rev. and enl.]|Wolfram Eberhard

British Dictionary definitions for shang

Shang

/ (ʃæŋ) /

noun

the dynasty ruling in China from about the 18th to the 12th centuries bc

adjective

of or relating to the pottery produced during the Shang dynasty

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