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Partial calque of Chinese 隋朝 (Suícháo).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A dynasty of China that immediately preceded the Tang dynasty, ruling from 581 to 618 C.E. Full definition →
Partial calque of Chinese 隋朝 (Suícháo).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.