秦穆公 qín mù gōng

DEFINITIONS

  1. Duke Mu of Qin, the first substantial king of Qin (ruled 659-621 BC), sometimes considered one of the Five Hegemons 春秋五霸

CHARACTERS

秦 qín feudal state of Qin; the Qin dynasty (from which the name 'China' comes)
穆 mù majestic, solemn, reverent; calm
公 gōng
HSK 2
fair, equitable; public; duke