Han Definition

hän
hans
noun
A Chinese dynasty (206 b.c.-a.d. 220) characterized by the introduction of Buddhism, a renewal of the arts, and territorial expansion.
Webster's New World
An ethnic group in China constituting the majority of the Chinese people and distinguished from the Manchus, Mongols, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Han dynasty

Origin of Han

  • Mandarin Hàn the Han people, Han dynasty, the name of the Han River from Middle Chinese xan` (the name of the people and dynasty being derived from the Old Chinese name of the river)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Mandarin Hàn Han1

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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