Qin (state)
Qin (/tʃɪn/, or Ch'in[1]) was an ancient Chinese state during the Zhou dynasty. It is traditionally dated to 897 BC.[2] The Qin state originated from a reconquest of western lands that had previously been lost to the Xirong. Its location at the western edge of Chinese civilisation allowed for expansion and development that was not available to its rivals in the North China Plain.
This article is about the state of Qin under the Zhou dynasty. For the empire that it controlled after the fall of the Zhou, see Qin dynasty. For other states of this name, see Qin § Dynasties and states.
Qin- 秦
- *Dzin
- 秦
- *Dzin
9th century BC
860 BCE?
221 BC
207 BC
China
秦
Qín
Qín
ㄑㄧㄣˊ
Ch'in2
Cín
Zín
Chèuhn
Ceon4
Tsîn
*[dz]i[n]
After extensive reform during the 4th century BC, Qin emerged as one of the dominant powers among the Seven Warring States. It unified the seven states of China in 221 BC under Qin Shi Huang. This unification established the Qin dynasty, which, despite its short duration, had a significant influence on later Chinese history. Accordingly, the Qin state before the Qin dynasty was established is also referred to as the "predynastic Qin"[3][4] or "proto-Qin"[5].
Astronomy[edit]
Qin is represented by two stars, Theta Capricorni ('first star of Qin') and 30 Capricorni ('second star of Qin'), in Twelve States asterism.[26] Qin is also represented by the star Delta Serpentis in the Right Wall asterism, part of the Heavenly Market enclosure (see Chinese constellation).[27]