a dynasty

at first, firstly

first, the beginning, the start

summer (season)

(historical or contemporary) any of several kingdoms, empires, or states of the Chinese people

the central part of a country, historically, commonly known as the capital city or the main region, where an emperor or other ruler resides / something within a country

Short for 中国地方 (Chūgoku chihō): the Chūgoku region of Japan

a surname

summer / Xia dynasty

a female given name / a surname