Ming Dynasty — 明朝
Míng Cháo · 1368–1644 CE
Key Facts
- Dynasty
- Ming Dynasty (明朝, Míng Cháo)
- Period
- 1368–1644 CE
- Capital
- Nanjing (early), Beijing
- Notable for
- Sanming Tonghui (BaZi codification)
The Ming represents the final pre-Qing era and the culmination of classical Han Chinese cultural traditions. The Datong calendar continued the Shoushi system. Ming scholars like Wan Minying compiled comprehensive destiny-calculation manuals such as the Sanming Tonghui, which codified the BaZi system into the form practised today. Ming-era Luopan compasses reached their most refined form, and feng shui practice was systematised into the schools that survive into modernity.
Capital & Period
Key Contributions
The Ming Dynasty made lasting contributions to Chinese zodiac, calendar, and metaphysical traditions:
- Sanming Tonghui (BaZi codification)
- Refined Luopan compass
- Feng shui school systematisation
- Culmination of classical Han culture
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ming Dynasty (明朝, Míng Cháo) spanned 1368–1644 CE, with its capital at Nanjing (early), Beijing.
The Ming Dynasty's major contributions include: Sanming Tonghui (BaZi codification); Refined Luopan compass; Feng shui school systematisation; Culmination of classical Han culture.
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