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汉
hàn
Description
“汉”常常指中国人里最大的一个民族，就是汉族。
"汉" often refers to the largest ethnic group in China, the Han ethnicity.
它也可以放在词里，表示中国的语言和文字，比如“汉语”和“汉字”。
It can also appear in words to represent Chinese language and characters, such as "汉语" and "汉字".
Meanings
汉hàn
relating to the Han people or Chinese language
我在学汉语。
I am learning Chinese.
汉hàn
the Han ethnic group (Han Chinese)
他是汉族人。
He is Han Chinese.
汉hàn
man; fellow (informal)
他是一个好汉。
He is a brave man.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally the name of a river, then the Han Dynasty, later the Han people.
- Nuance
as a standalone word for 'man' it sounds old or literary; usually appears in compounds.
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