name
Qin Shi Huang
chin shur hwang
tɕʰɪn ʂɨ̌ xwǎŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
QinShiHuang
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Mandarin Chinese — 'Qin' (dynasty name); 'Shi Huang' means 'First Emperor'.
- Meaning
- The first Emperor of unified China (221–210 BC), known for building the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army.
Common mispronunciations
kwin shi HWANGKWINN shee HWAHNG
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