"Shang" meaning in English

See Shang in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ʃæŋ/
Etymology: From Mandarin 商 (Shāng). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|商|tr=Shāng}} Mandarin 商 (Shāng) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Shang
  1. (historical) an ancient dynasty in China Wikipedia link: Shang dynasty Tags: historical Categories (topical): Chinese dynasties, History of China, Nobility Categories (place): China

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