Zhou
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From the pinyin romanization of the Chinese 周 (Zhōu). Doublet of Chau.
Pronunciation edit
- enPR: jō
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /d͡ʒəʊ/
- (General American) IPA(key): /d͡ʒoʊ/
- Homophones: Jo, Joe, joe
- Rhymes: -əʊ
Noun edit
Zhou pl (plural only)
Proper noun edit
Zhou
- Various regions of ancient China occupied by this people, including the Fen and Wei valleys
- A dynasty of rulers over this people, who conquered the Shang kingdom and nominally ruled China until their conquest by Qin in the 3rd century BC
- The realm of this dynasty, surrounding the Yellow River
- The era of Chinese history during which this dynasty ruled
- The valley of the Luo and Yi Rivers during the Eastern Zhou dynasty
- The short-lived dynasty declared by Wu Zetian during the Tang
- A surname. of Chinese origin.
Synonyms edit
- (imperial realm): China
Hyponyms edit
- Western Zhou, Eastern Zhou (era)
- Western Zhou, Eastern Zhou (Luo–Yi valley)