Zhou
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Zhou may refer to:
- Zhou DynastyZhou DynastyThe Zhou Dynasty was a Chinese dynasty that followed the Shang Dynasty and preceded the Qin Dynasty. Although the Zhou Dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history, the actual political and military control of China by the Ji family lasted only until 771 BC, a period known as...
(1045 BC – 256 BC), a Chinese Dynasty (split into Western and Eastern eras) - Zhou Predynastic Lineage, the antecedents (historical or mythological) to the above Zhou Dynasty
- Northern ZhouNorthern ZhouThe Northern Zhou Dynasty followed the Western Wei, and ruled northern China from 557 to 581. It was overthrown by the Sui Dynasty.Northern Zhou's basis of power was established by Yuwen Tai, who was paramount general of Western Wei, following the split of Northern Wei into Western Wei and...
(557–581), a Chinese Dynasty - Zhou Dynasty (690–705), founded by Wu Zetian, during the Tang Dynasty
- Later Zhou DynastyLater Zhou DynastyThe Later Zhou Dynasty was the last a succession of five dynasties that controlled most of northern China during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period, which lasted from 907 to 960 and bridged the gap between the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty.-Founding of the Dynasty:Guo Wei, a Han...
(951–960), Chinese dynasty during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period - Kingdom of Da Zhou (1354–1367), Chinese state established by Zhang Shicheng
- Zhou Dynasty (1678–1681), established by Wu Sangui
- Zhou (country subdivision), a political/administrative division of China
- Zhou (surname)Zhou (surname)Zhōu is the Hanyu Pinyin transliteration of the Chinese family name 周, which now ranks as the 10th most common surname in Mainland China. It has been one of the ten most common surnames in China since the Yuan Dynasty....
(周), Chinese surname - King Zhou of ShangKing Zhou of ShangEmperor Xin of Shang was the last king of the Shang Dynasty. He was later given the pejorative posthumous name Zhòu . He is also called Zhou Xin or King Zhou . He may also be referred to by adding "Shang" in front of any of his names...
, last king of the Shang Dynasty - CongeeCongeeCongee is a type of rice porridge popular in many Asian countries. It can be eaten alone or served with a side dish. Names for congee are as varied as the style of its preparation...
(Chinese: 粥 zhōu), a type of porridge