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仰韶文化

Mandarin · pinyin Yǎng sháo wén huà

(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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