"century of humiliation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Derived from Chinese 百年國恥/百年国耻 (bǎinián guóchǐ). Coined in 1915 in opposition to the Twenty-One Demands by the Japanese Empire. Etymology templates: {{der|en|zh|百年國恥}} Chinese 百年國恥/百年国耻 (bǎinián guóchǐ) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} century of humiliation
  1. (politics, historical) The period of wars against the Qing dynasty and the succeeding Republic of China by Western countries and the Japanese Empire, lasting from 1839 to 1949. Wikipedia link: Century of humiliation Tags: historical Categories (topical): Chinese politics, Nationalism, Politics Categories (place): China Related terms: Chinese Century [China] Translations (period of wars): 百年國恥 (Chinese Cantonese), 百年国耻 (baak³ nin⁴ gwok³ ci²) (Chinese Cantonese), 百年國恥 (Chinese Mandarin), 百年国耻 (bǎinián guóchǐ) (Chinese Mandarin), Jahrhundert der Demütigung [neuter] (German), bách niên quốc sỉ (Vietnamese)

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