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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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US /ˈkɑmən/
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UK /'kɒmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- Field near a village owned by the local community
- Adjective
- Shared; Belonging to or used by everyone
- Typical, normal; not unusual
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- Length of time something is expected to happen
- Transitive Verb
- To call; give a name to
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Men, Women, Children
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- Region within a country, with its own government
- Situation or condition something is in
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- Concerning region within a country
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