Sui dynasty

proper noun

A dynasty of China that immediately preceded the Tang dynasty, ruling from 581 to 618 C.E.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Sui dynasty
  1. A dynasty of China that immediately preceded the Tang dynasty, ruling from 581 to 618 C.E.

Origin

Partial calque of Chinese 隋朝 (Suícháo).

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APA

Sui dynasty. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sui%20dynasty

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“Sui dynasty.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sui%20dynasty. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Sui dynasty,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sui%20dynasty.

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