han

incontable · nombre propio

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.

• 🇪🇸Nombre propio referente a la dinastía imperial que gobernó China y que se recuerda como una de las grandes épocas de la civilización china, durante la cual se expandieron sus fronteras y se desarrolló el aparato burocrático.

1. Chinese imperial dynasty B2 formal

   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.

   • 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.

   🇪🇸Dinastía Han

2. Ethnic group B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇪🇸Etnia han

3. Language (informal) B1 informal

   Informal term for the Chinese language, particularly Mandarin.

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

   🇪🇸chino (coloquial)

   Sinónimos: chinesemandarin

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