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indénombrable · nom propre

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.

• 🇫🇷Nom propre relatif à la dynastie impériale qui a régné sur la Chine, considérée comme l'une des grandes époques de la civilisation chinoise, durant laquelle ses frontières se sont étendues et son appareil bureaucratique s'est développé.

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.

   🇫🇷dynastie 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.

   🇫🇷Han (groupe ethnique)

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.

   🇫🇷Mandarin (familier)

   Synonymes: chinesemandarin

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