han

• Имя собственное, относящееся к императорской династии, правившей Китаем, которая запомнилась как одна из великих эпох китайской цивилизации, в течение которой её границы расширились, а бюрократический аппарат развился.

A proper noun referring to an imperial dynasty that ruled China, remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization, during which its boundaries expanded and its bureaucracy developed.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Chinese imperial dynastyB2formal

   A major Chinese dynasty that ruled from 206 BC to AD 220, known for expanding territory, developing a centralized bureaucracy, and fostering cultural and scientific achievements.

   Хань

   • The Han Dynasty is often considered a golden age in Chinese history.
   • Many traditional Chinese inventions and philosophies flourished under Han rule.
   • The Silk Road was established during the Han Dynasty.

2. B1formal

   The largest ethnic group in China, also known as Han Chinese, characterized by shared cultural and linguistic heritage.

   Хань

   • The majority of China's population belongs to the Han ethnic group.
   • Han culture has a strong influence across East Asia.
   • The Han people celebrate the Lunar New Year with many traditions.

3. Language (informal)B1informal

   Informal term for the Chinese language, particularly Mandarin.

   Китайский язык (неформально)

   • Do you speak Han?
   • She is learning to write Han characters.
   • Han is one of the most spoken languages in the world.

   Synonymschinesemandarin