Ch'in Shih Huang Ti was the first emperor of China who united the country and introduced a number of significant reforms. The name "Ch'in Shih Huang Ti" means "First Emperor of the Ch'in Dynasty". However, there are many synonyms for this name in different languages, including "Qin Shi Huang" (Mandarin), "Ch'in Shih Huang Ti" (Wade-Giles Romanization), and "Chin Shih Huang-ti" (Pinyin Romanization). In English, this name is often translated simply as "the First Emperor". But regardless of the language, the name refers to a man who played a major role in shaping the ancient world and whose legacy continues to influence China today.
