清朝 Traditional form: 清朝 Pinyin (reading): Qīngcháo Definitions: Qing dynasty (1644-1911) Characters: 清 - clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful 朝 - to face; direct, facing; dynasty; morning Traditional characters: 清 - clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful 朝 - to face; direct, facing; dynasty; morning