ho2 hon4可汗
Jyutpingho2 hon4
Yalehó hòhn
Definition
Khan; the title used for monarchs by ancient nomadic and northern peoples.
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How it's used
This term is strictly reserved for historical or literary contexts involving nomadic empires of the Eurasian steppe. It carries a sense of grandeur and ancient authority that distinguishes it from modern political titles. You will primarily encounter it in discussions about the Mongol Empire or Turkic history.
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wai6位waihExamples
History books often mention the title of Khan.
Do you know who the most powerful Khan was?
Related words
Common phrases
Great Khan
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
