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汉
hàn
Description
"汉"是中国一个很重要的字，可以指汉族，也可以指中国历史上的汉朝。
"汉" is a very important character in China; it can refer to the Han ethnic group or the Han dynasty in Chinese history.
我们说的中文，也叫"汉语"。
The Chinese language we speak is also called "汉语".
Meanings
汉hàn
the Han (people, ethnicity, language)
汉语是世界上使用人数最多的语言。
Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world.
汉hàn
the Han dynasty
汉朝是中国历史上很有名的朝代。
The Han dynasty is a very famous dynasty in Chinese history.
汉hàn
man; fellow (often in compounds)
他是一个真正的男子汉。
He is a real man.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally the name of the Han River, then the Han dynasty, later the ethnic group.
- Nuance
as a standalone character it rarely appears alone; usually part of compounds like 汉语, 汉字.
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