Han (Noun)
Meaning
Imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Han dynasty was a period of significant economic, cultural, and territorial growth in ancient China.
- During the Han period, the Silk Road was established, facilitating trade and cultural exchange between China and other civilizations.
- The Han bureaucracy was based on a system of meritocracy, where officials were selected through competitive examinations.
- The Han era saw the development of Confucianism as the official state philosophy, which emphasized moral values and social hierarchy.
- The Han dynasty was marked by a series of military campaigns that expanded China's borders and established it as a major world power.