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dan

/dæn/

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noun

旦，公，父。

A title of honour similar to "master" or "father", used of historical and legendary figures of the past.

Examples :

"The ancient texts refer to Confucius as Dan, a sign of the respect and admiration they held for his teachings. "

古代典籍尊称孔子为“旦”，这体现了他们对其教诲的尊敬和钦佩之情。

title history tradition culture person

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noun

矿车，煤车

A small truck or sledge used in coal mines.

Examples :

"The miners used a dan to haul the coal out of the narrow tunnel. "

矿工们用一种煤矿里常用的小矿车，把煤从狭窄的隧道里运出来。

vehicle industry machine

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noun

段，级。

A rank of black belt in martial arts

Examples :

""After years of training, Maria finally earned her first dan in Taekwondo." "

经过多年的训练，玛丽亚终于获得了她的跆拳道初段。

sport achievement degree tradition culture

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noun

段，级。

Someone who has achieved a level of black belt

Examples :

"After years of dedicated training, Maria finally became a dan in Taekwondo. "

经过多年的刻苦训练，玛丽亚终于成为了跆拳道黑带高手。

sport achievement person

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noun

担

A traditional South and East Asian unit of weight, based upon the load of a shoulder pole and varying by place and over time but usually standardized at about 60 kg.

Examples :

"The farmer carried two dan of rice on his shoulder pole, a heavy load equal to about 120 kilograms. "

农民用扁担挑着两担米，这可是个重担，大约有120公斤。

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