This is the 4011th most frequent Chinese word.
先秦
"Pre-Qin" period in Chinese history before the establishment of the Qin Dynasty.
Here, '先秦' functions as a historical term referring to the era before the unification of China under the Qin Dynasty.
先秦时期,中国文化处于形成阶段。
During the Pre-Qin period, Chinese culture was in its formative stage.
In this context, '先秦' pertains to the classical texts and philosophies developed before the Qin Dynasty.
学习先秦经典有助于理解古代哲学思想。
Studying Pre-Qin classics helps in understanding ancient philosophical ideas.
Here, '先秦' describes artifacts or cultural relics from the time preceding the Qin Dynasty.