Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties period (China, 220-589 CE)
A historical period in China spanning from the end of the Han dynasty to the unification under the Sui dynasty. Used in academic and historical contexts.
The Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties period is known as an era of division and turmoil in Chinese history.
The name is a compound of the Chinese dynastic names 魏 (Wei), 晋 (Jin), and 南北朝 (Southern and Northern Dynasties), followed by 時代 (period).