Five Dynasties, period of history between the fall of the Tang dynasty (907) and the founding of the Song dynasty (960), when five would-be dynasties were established in quick succession in North China
Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
名詞、專名
(公元907~960)中國歷史中唐代滅亡至宋代建國前,北方嘅五個王朝(詳情睇「五代十國」) the Five Dynasties period (907-960) in the history of China
Definitions (Wiktionary)
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the Five Dynasties (907–960, part of 五代十國/五代十国)
The design of Lingnan gardens embodies Han people's gardening style from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and the history of Lingnan.
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Mandarin
《五代史·冯道传》论曰:“礼义廉耻,国之四维,四维不张,国乃灭亡。”
《五代史·馮道傳》論曰:“禮義廉恥,國之四維,四維不張,國乃滅亡。”
“ wǔ dài shǐ féng dào zhuàn ” lùn yuē : “ lǐ yì lián chǐ , guó zhī sì wéi , sì wéi bù zhāng , guó nǎi miè wáng . ”
Historical Records of the Five Dynasties: Biography of Feng Dao states, "Propriety, justice, integrity and a sense of shame are the four cardinal principles of a state; if the four cardinal principles are not upheld, the country will perish."