han
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• adjective
Of or relating to the Han Chinese ethnic group or the Han dynasty.
"The museum features an impressive collection of Han pottery and jade artifacts from early imperial China."
• noun
The principal ethnic group of China, comprising the vast majority of the Chinese population and forming the largest ethnic group in the world.
"The Han constitute over 90 percent of the population of mainland China."
The second imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 206 BC to 220 AD, widely considered a golden age in Chinese history and culture.
"During the Han, China experienced a period of significant economic prosperity and technological advancement, including the invention of paper."
A uniquely Korean cultural concept expressing a complex, deep-seated feeling of sorrow, resentment, regret, and enduring hope, often stemming from historical oppression or injustice.
"The film director masterfully captured the collective han of the Korean people living through the early 20th century."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the ethnic group, 'Han' is distinguished from 'Chinese', as the latter refers to the nationality encompassing all citizens of China, including ethnic minorities.
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Word Origin & Etymology
In the Chinese context, from Mandarin 'Hàn' (漢), originally naming the Han River, which gave its name to the Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). In the Korean context, from Sino-Korean 'han' (恨), meaning 'resentment' or 'regret'.
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