king zhou's downfall

language: pt

definitions

  1. The historical collapse and end of the Shang Dynasty, precipitated by the tyrannical and decadent rule of King Zhou.
    pt: A queda do Rei Zhou
  2. A metaphorical reference to the ruin or destruction caused by tyranny, cruelty, injustice, or moral corruption.
    pt: Metáfora da queda tirânica

examples

  1. Historians study King Zhou's downfall to understand the end of the Shang Dynasty.

    Historiadores estudam a queda do Rei Zhou para entender o fim da dinastia Shang.

  2. Parents used the example of King Zhou's downfall to teach their children about the consequences of cruelty.

    Os pais usaram o exemplo da queda do Rei Zhou para ensinar aos seus filhos as consequências da crueldade.