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"China" doesn't exist. | Etymosemanticology
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gotony5614.me97 posted on 2016/07/15Ever wondered if "China" as we know it actually existed in ancient times? This video dives into the fascinating history of the Han dynasty and the State of Zhao, exploring the evolution of terms like "Zhongguo" and how they shaped identity. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of how language and nationhood developed!
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the people
US /ði ˈpipəl/
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UK /ðə ˈpi:pl/
- Noun (plural)
- Ordinary people in general; the public.
- A nation or ethnic group.
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US /kaɪnd ʌv/
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UK /kaind ɔv/
- Adverb
- To some extent; rather; somewhat
- Somewhat; to a certain extent.
- Noun
- A category of things that share similar characteristics.
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- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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US /nem ʌv/
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UK /neim ɔv/
- Phrase
- Used to ask or specify the designation or title of something.
- Relating to or associated with a particular person or thing.
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