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Shang

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Shang  (shäng)
A Chinese dynasty (traditionally dated 1766-1122 b.c.) whose capital was present-day Anyang. The dynasty's reign was marked by a highly developed social structure, advanced writing, and the use of bronze.
Shang [ʃæŋ]
n
(Biography ) the dynasty ruling in China from about the 18th to the 12th centuries bc
adj
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Ceramics) of or relating to the pottery produced during the Shang dynasty
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Noun1.Shang - the imperial dynasty ruling China from about the 18th to the 12th centuries BCShang - the imperial dynasty ruling China from about the 18th to the 12th centuries BC
Shang dynasty
dynasty - a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
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Here, in a little cove, lay a small schooner, the Cowrie, whose decks had but a few days since run red with the blood of her officers and the loyal members of her crew, for the Cowrie had fallen upon bad days when it had shipped such men as Gust and Momulla the Maori and that arch-fiend Kai Shang of Fachan.
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Presently he and Matai Shang entered the latter's boat, which turned out into the river and, swinging round, forged steadily across in my direction.
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He may have to wait for an audience, but since he is very high among the lesser therns, in fact as a thorian among them, it will not be long that Matai Shang will keep him waiting.
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