Ming

[ ming ]

noun

, Wade-Giles, Pinyin.

1. a dynasty in China, 1368–1644, marked by the restoration of traditional institutions and the development of the arts, especially in porcelain, textiles, and painting.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Ming dynasty or to the art objects and forms developed during this period.
2. noting the fine porcelains produced in the Ming dynasty, especially those produced by the imperial factory before 1620, noted for their brilliant, fine colors, chiefly underglaze or enamel on glaze, on a body of high quality.

Ming

/ mɪŋ /

noun

1. the imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644

adjective

1. of or relating to Chinese porcelain produced during the Ming dynasty, characterized by the use of brilliant colours and a fine-quality body

Example Sentences

Ming, usually known by his in-game name Clearlove and a founding member of EDG, is the first player in China’s top professional LOL league to officially join the party, according to the team.

From Quartz

Ming Tsai“I don’t think we can talk about things like this without discussing the model minority myth, which has held down folks like me and Ming for decades … The model minority myth was created to drive a wedge.”

From Ozy

“When you have so many cops earning a living in these second jobs, the lines become blurred,” said Officer Ming.

From The Daily Beast

And Melinda May (played by Ming-Na Wen, the best-known actor besides Gregg) was all poker face.

From The Daily Beast

This arena broke apart like a huge Ming bowl, done in pastel shades.

From The Daily Beast

Never mind that the Tribune props him up like a Ming vase now.

From The Daily Beast

Zhang Ming, a professor of politics at Renmin University, said he had heard that Mr. Xi was criticised by the party elders.

From The Daily Beast

Consequently the Chinese (or Ming) emperor sent a large army to enforce his demand for the amount of money due him.

From Project Gutenberg

The Siamese appellation is Ming-môn; apparently the native name in a state of composition.

From Project Gutenberg

Kai Lung, however, remained unseen among the trees, not being desirous of obtruding himself upon Ming-shu unnecessarily.

From Project Gutenberg

Foiled in his first attempt, the vindictive Ming-shu now creeps towards his end by a more tortuous path.

From Project Gutenberg

Ming-shu, on the contrary, disclosed all his voracious teeth without restraint.

From Project Gutenberg