本朝

Traditional form:

本朝

Pinyin (reading):

běncháo

Definitions:

• the current dynasty

Characters:

• 本 - root, origin, source; basis
• 朝 - to face; direct, facing; dynasty; morning

Traditional characters:

• 本 - root, origin, source; basis
• 朝 - to face; direct, facing; dynasty; morning