Chinese
xīhàn
Meaning: Western Han Dynasty
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

西漢時期,絲綢之路的開闢促進了中西方文化的交流。
西汉时期,丝绸之路的开辟促进了中西方文化的交流。
During the Western Han Dynasty, the opening of the Silk Road promoted cultural exchange between China and the West.
漢武帝是西漢最偉大的皇帝之一。
Emperor Wu of Han was one of the greatest emperors of the Western Han Dynasty.

Usage Notes

Refers to the period (206 BC – 9 AD) when the Han capital was in Chang'an.

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