Chinese
hàn
Meaning: Han (dynasty, ethnicity, language, man)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

漢
汉

Example sentences

The Han Dynasty was a very powerful dynasty in Chinese history.
漢代時期,西域各國與中原保持著頻繁的貿易往來。
汉代时期,西域各国与中原保持著频繁的贸易往来。
During the Han Dynasty, various countries in the Western Regions maintained frequent trade with the Central Plains.
這部古老典籍記載了漢代重要的典章制度。
这部古老典籍记载了汉代重要的典章制度。
This ancient classical work records important administrative systems of the Han Dynasty.
漢代的班昭被尊稱為曹大家。
汉代的班昭被尊称为曹大家。
Ban Zhao of the Han Dynasty was honorifically called Cao Dagu.

Usage Notes

'漢' refers to the Han Dynasty, the Han Chinese people, the Chinese language, and can also mean a man (e.g., 好漢).

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