also: ごしゅう
Later Zhou dynasty (China, 951-960)
Historical term referring to the Later Zhou dynasty, one of the Five Dynasties in Chinese history. Used in academic or historical contexts.
See also: 五代 (ごだい)
The Later Zhou was the last dynasty of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou is known as a capable ruler.
Standard kanji form for the Later Zhou dynasty. Reading こうしゅう is the most common.
Alternate reading ごしゅう is less common but attested in some historical contexts.
From Chinese 後周 (Hòu Zhōu), meaning 'Later Zhou'. The term is a direct borrowing used in Japanese historical texts.