王朝 wángcháo dynasty
How to remember 王朝: 王 king + 朝 to face = dynasty.
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How it is used
- A ruling dynasty - 唐王朝 (Táng wángcháo) the Tang dynasty; 王朝的兴衰 (wángcháo de xīngshuāi) the rise and fall of dynasties.
- Interchangeable with 朝代 (cháodài) for historical dynasties, but 王朝 emphasizes the ruling house/lineage more.
- Figurative in sports/business: a team's era of dominance is called a 王朝 (a dynasty).