Common Meanings
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hàn汉
Name of a river, the Han River (Hanshui or Hanjiang), which originates in southwestern Shaanxi Province and flows through Shaanxi and Hubei provinces, joining the Yangtze River at Wuhan.
汉水是长江的最大支流。
The Han River is the largest tributary of the Yangtze River.
Refers to the Milky Way or the vast expanse of the sky/heavens, often appearing in poetic or idiomatic expressions.
夏夜，繁星点点，银汉横跨天际
On a summer night, countless stars dot the sky, and the Milky Way stretches across the horizon.
Adult man; fellow; old man (often informal or respectful when referring to an older male).
这位老汉正在地里干活。
This old man is working in the field.
Refers to the Han ethnic group, the most populous ethnic group in China.
这件汉服设计独特，展现了传统文化的美感。
This Hanfu design is unique, showcasing the beauty of traditional culture.
Abbreviation for "Chinese" (language), often used in compounds such as "English-Chinese dictionary" (英汉辞典).
我正在学习汉字，用英汉词典查生词。
I am learning Chinese characters and use an English-Chinese dictionary to look up new words.
Han Dynasty: a major Chinese imperial dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) founded by Liu Bang; also refers to the Later Han (947-950 AD) founded by Liu Zhiyuan.
汉朝是中国历史上一个重要的朝代，由刘邦所建立。
The Han Dynasty was an important dynasty in Chinese history, established by Liu Bang.