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Most likely from the name of the Qin Dynasty, which ruled China during the 3rd Century BC.
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What was the western name for china that is derived from what dynasty?
xin
The Western name for China is derived from which dynasty?
Qin
Where did the name China originate?
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Is china mentioned in the Bible?
Exodus The above answer assumes than the modern Hebrew word for China (Seen) is the same as the Desert of Seen that the Israelites crossed through. It is not and the modern Hebrew name for China is derived from "Chin" like most European names for China. China, as an Imperial Dynasty is not referred to at all in The Bible.
Where is china mentioned in the bible?
Exodus The above answer assumes than the modern Hebrew word for China (Seen) is the same as the Desert of Seen that the Israelites crossed through. It is not and the modern Hebrew name for China is derived from "Chin" like most European names for China. China, as an Imperial Dynasty is not referred to at all in the Bible.
