汉
Han River; galaxy; Han Dynasty; Han Chinese; man; surname
Meanings
6 senses · 14 examplesnoun
Han River, major tributary of Yangtze
formalRefers specifically to the Han River, a key waterway in central China.
The Han River is one of the largest tributaries of the Yangtze River.
Wuhan is located at the confluence of the Han River and the Yangtze River.
noun
galaxy; celestial river
literaryUsed in literary and poetic contexts, often paired with other celestial terms.
On summer nights, the galaxy shines brightly in the sky.
Poets often use 'qi chong xiao han' to describe heroic spirit.
noun
Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)
formalOne of the most influential dynasties in Chinese history, also referred to as the Han Empire.
The Han Dynasty was one of the longest-lasting dynasties in Chinese history.
During the Western Han Dynasty, Zhang Qian traveled to the Western Regions and opened the Silk Road.
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During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cai Lun improved the papermaking technique.
adjective/noun
Han Chinese; Chinese ethnicity
neutralRefers to the largest ethnic group in China, or related to their culture and language.
The Han ethnic group is the largest ethnic group in the world by population.
My native language is Chinese (Mandarin).
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This Han Chinese friend brought traditional Spring Festival gifts.
noun
adult man; hero
neutralUsed in colloquial and formal contexts to refer to men, often with descriptive modifiers.
An old man carrying a hoe sat by the roadside.
He is a true hero who stands tall against the sky.
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This burly man on the sports field lifted 200 kilograms of barbell in one go.
noun
surname
neutralA common Chinese family name.
My teacher's surname is Han, everyone calls him Teacher Han.