Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hsuan-tung

Noun
shwahn-dong
Definition
Hsuan-tung refers to a term associated with a historical figure or concept in Chinese culture from the late Qing dynasty.
Examples
  • Hsuan-tung is often discussed in the context of Chinese imperial history.
  • Many books document the life of Hsuan-tung and the end of the Qing dynasty.
Meaning
Often linked to the reign and influence of Emperor Hsuan-tung (also known as Puyi), the last Emperor of China, or it may relate to the Royal culture of the time.
Synonyms
  • Emperor Puyi
  • Last Emperor of China