汉
hàn
In Chinese, 汉 (hàn) refers to the concept of han.
It is used to describe sorrowful resentment as a part of the Korean cultural identity.
Meaning: sorrowful resentment as a part of the Korean cultural identity (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
hàn
Did you know?
- In traditional Chinese calligraphy, the original character 漢 contains a water radical on the left, reflecting its ancient origins as a name for a river before it became a dynastic name.
- The character 汉 in its simplified form was created in 1956 by the People's Republic of China, replacing the more complex traditional character 漢.
- Because 汉 is the primary term for the dominant ethnic group in China, using it to describe the Korean concept of 'han' in a Chinese conversation can lead to confusion with the 'Han people'.
Examples in context
- 我的右手是维族的，左手是汉族的。My right hand is Uighur, and my left is Han.This sentence uses 汉 to distinguish ethnic groups.Tatoeba #442145 by GlossaMatik, translation #442142 by FeuDRenais
- 惜秦皇汉武，略输文采；唐宗宋祖，稍逊风骚。一代天骄，成吉思汗，只识弯弓射大雕。俱往矣，数风流人物，还看今朝。Emperor Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han, though remarkable in their achievements, somewhat lacked in literary grace, Emperor Taizong of Tang and Emperor Taizu of Song, though commendable in their elegance, still fall slightly short in their brilliance. The proud conqueror, Genghis Khan, knew only how to bend the bow and shoot great eagles. All of them are now bygone, and if you want to count the truly remarkable figures, look to the present age.This sentence uses 汉 when discussing historical figures like Emperor Wu of Han.Tatoeba #12705139 by Duyu09, translation #12717075 by Duyu09
- 普遍认为佛教公元六七年在东汉明帝的统治时先来中国。It is generally believed that Buddhism first came to China in 67 A.D. during the reign of Emperor Mingdi of the Eastern Han Dynasty.This sentence uses 汉 in the context of the Eastern Han Dynasty.Tatoeba #898032 by eastasiastudent, translation #898035 by eastasiastudent
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing Korean cinema in a cafe.
- 浩然 Haoran这部电影深入探讨了韩式的汉。Zhè bù diànyǐng shēnrù tàntǎo le Hánshì de hàn.This movie explores the Korean concept of han deeply.
- 佳怡 Jiayi这种情感确实非常令人心碎。Zhè zhǒng qínggǎn quèshí fēicháng lìng rén xīnsuì.That kind of emotion is indeed very heartbreaking.
- 浩然 Haoran它是韩国文化认同的一部分。Tā shì Hánguó wénhuà rèntóng de yíbùfèn.It is a part of Korean cultural identity.
- 佳怡 Jiayi我能感受到那种深沉的悲哀。Wǒ néng gǎnshòu dào nà zhǒng shēnchén de bēi'āi.I can feel that deep sorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 汉, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
