dung1 hon3東漢东汉
Jyutpingdung1 hon3
Yaledūng hon
Definition
The Eastern Han dynasty, which ruled China from 25 to 220 AD, with its capital in Luoyang.
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How it's used
Historical terms like this are typically used in formal or academic contexts rather than daily casual speech. When discussing Chinese history in Cantonese, speakers often refer to these dynasties by their names directly, though they may add 嘅時候 to frame the time period. It is common to contrast this period with 西漢 when discussing the continuity of the imperial line.
Examples
The historical development of the Eastern Han dynasty is very complex.
Do you know how the Eastern Han dynasty fell?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
