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Qin

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Qin also Ch'in  (chn)
A Chinese dynasty (221-206 b.c.) that established the first centralized imperial government in China. Much of the Great Wall of China was built during the rule of this dynasty.
[Chinese (Mandarin) Qín, after Qín, alternate name for Shanxi Province.]
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Noun1.Qin - the Chinese dynasty (from 246 BC to 206 BC) that established the first centralized imperial government and built much of the Great Wall
Ch'in, Ch'in dynasty, Qin dynasty
dynasty - a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
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