仰韶文化

Mandarin · pinyin Yǎng sháo wén huà

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  1. (archaeology) Yangshao culture, a Neolithic culture (c. 5000–3000 BC) in the central Yellow River basin, known for painted pottery, millet farming and village settlements
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仰
yǎng · raise the head to look; look up to, rely on, admire
韶
sháo · music of the emperor Shun; beautiful
文
wén · literature, culture, writing
化
huà · change, convert, reform; -ize
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3–2–2–4 · Yang3 shao2 wen2 hua4

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仰韶文化 · Yang3 shao2 wen2 hua4
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Exact source record仰韶文化 仰韶文化 [Yang3 shao2 wen2 hua4] /(archaeology) Yangshao culture, a Neolithic culture (c. 5000–3000 BC) in the central Yellow River basin, known for painted pottery, millet farming and village settlements/