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Ching

noun
\ ˈchiŋ How to pronounce Ching (audio) \
variants: or Ch'ing

Definition of Ching

: a Manchu dynasty in China dated 1644–1912 and the last imperial dynasty

First Known Use of Ching

1795, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Ching

Chinese (Beijing) Qīng

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