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kan

/kæn/ /kɑn/

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noun

汗，可汗

A ruler over various Turkish, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.

Examples :

"History class covered the powerful kan who ruled the vast Mongol Empire. "

历史课讲了统治广袤蒙古帝国的强大可汗。

history politics royal government

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noun

汗，苏丹

An Ottoman sultan.

Examples :

"History class covered the lives of several powerful kan, including Suleiman the Magnificent. "

历史课讲述了几位强大的苏丹（汗）的事迹，包括苏莱曼大帝。

history royal government nation

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noun

汗，可汗

A noble or man of rank in various Muslim countries of Central Asia, including Afghanistan.

Examples :

"The local kan donated a large sum of money to build a new school in the village. "

当地的汗捐了一大笔钱，在村里建了一所新学校。

history person culture royal nation government

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noun

驿站，商队旅馆

A caravanserai; a resting-place for a travelling caravan.

Examples :

"The weary travelers found rest and supplies at the bustling kan. "

疲惫的旅人们在热闹的驿站（商队旅馆）找到了休息的地方和补给。

architecture building history

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noun

贯

A Japanese unit of weight, approximately 8.267 lb.

Examples :

"The sumo wrestler gained almost one kan before the tournament. "

这位相扑选手在比赛前体重增加了将近一贯。