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Han (name)
Han is used as a name in many cultures. The Western usage of the name is as a variant of Hans. * Han (Chinese surname) (韓/韩/Hán), also romanized Hon * Han (Korean surname) (韓/한) * Han (given name), a Dutch given name Notable people with Han in their name include: * Han Bennink, Dutch jazz musician * Han Dongfang, Chinese human rights activist * Han Fei, Chinese philosopher who developed the Chinese philosophy of Legalism * Han Fu, several people * Han Gan, Chinese painter of the Tang dynasty * Han Go-eun, South Korean actress * Han Hao, Chinese military officer of the Eastern Han dynasty * Han Hoogerbrugge, Dutch digital artist * Han Hye-jin (actress), South Korean actress * Han Hye-jin (model), South Korean model * Han Hye-ri, South Korean singer * Han Hyo-joo, South Korean actress * Han Ji-min, South Korean actress * Han Kulker, Dutch middle distance runner * Han Kuo-Huang, Chinese-born American ethnomusicologist * Han Mahmud, Kurdish lord * Han Polman, Dutch poli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hans (name)
Hans is a Germanic masculine given name in Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Faroese, German, Norwegian, Icelandic and Swedish-speaking populations. It was originally short for Johannes ( John), but is now also recognized as a name in its own right for official purposes. The earliest documented usage was in 1356 in Sweden, 1360 in Norway, and the 14th century in Denmark. The name " Hansel" (german: Hänsel) is a variant, meaning "little Hans". Another variant with the same meaning is , found in the German proverb "", which translates roughly as: "What Hansel doesn't learn, Hans will never learn". Alternate forms Other variants include: Han, Hawns, Hanns, Hannes, Hanse, Hansi (also female), Hansele, Hansal, Hensal, Hanserl, Hännschen, Hennes, Hännes, Hänneschen, Henning, Henner, Honsa, Johan, Johann, Jan, Jannes, Jo, Joha, Hanselmann, Hansje. Pet, diminutive, alternative and other language forms are: * ( Dutch, German, Swedish, Icelandic, Finnish) * Honza ( Czech) * Hov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Kulker
Johannes ("Han") Nicolaas Maria Kulker (born 15 August 1959 in Leidschendam, South Holland) is a former Dutch middle distance runner, who won a bronze medal at the 1986 European Championships in Athletics in Stuttgart over 1500 metres. The race was won by Steve Cram. Two years later, Kulker finished sixth in the 1500 m final of the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where Peter Rono won gold. In 1987 Kulker won the bronze medal at the World Indoor Championships in Athletics The World Athletics Indoor Championships are a biennial indoor track and field competition served as the global championship for that version of the sport. Organised by the World Athletics, the competition was inaugurated as the ''World Indoor G ... over 1500 metres. International competitions External links * 1959 births Living people Dutch male middle-distance runners Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics European Athletics Championships medalists Olympic athletes of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Xiangzi
Han Xiangzi, courtesy name Qingfu or Beizhu, is a Chinese mythological figure and one of the Eight Immortals in the Taoist pantheon. He studied Taoist magical arts under the tutelage of Lü Dongbin, another of the Eight Immortals. Han Xiangzi is often depicted carrying a '' dizi'' (Chinese flute), so he is also regarded as the patron deity of flutists. He is also believed to be the composer of the Taoist musical piece ''Tian Hua Yin'' (). Historical identity It is not known if Han Xiangzi existed historically. However, he is believed to be Han Xiang, a grandnephew of Han Yu, a prominent politician, poet and Confucian scholar who lived in the Tang dynasty. There are at least three different accounts about Han Xiang and Han Yu's grandnephew. Han Yu once dedicated three poems to his grandnephew, Han Xiang, whose courtesy name was "Qingfu". The three poems are ''Zuo Qian Zhi Languan Shi Zhisun Xiang'' (), and the two-part poem ''Su Zeng Jiang Kou Shi Zhisun Xiang'' (). In 819, during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Xianchu
Han Xianchu (; 1913–1986) was a general of the Chinese Communist Party. Han participated in many military campaigns and battles such as Battle of Pingxingguan, Liaoshen Campaign, Pingjin Campaign, Hainan Campaign, and the Korean War. In 1955 he was among the first group of military leaders to be awarded the Shang Jiang (Senior General) rank. Early life Han was born in a farming village in Huang'an County (黄安), modern day Hong'an County (红安), Hubei Province in February, 1913 (Hong An is known for being the hometown of many Military Generals). He stopped schooling and joined the People's Liberation Army when he was 17 and fought his way through countless battles and military campaigns. Han's early military background and tough childhood offered him a revolutionary mindset and a brave character. He had a nickname of "Tornado Commander", indicating his ever-changing tactics in the battlefield and the quick moves like the storm. He was also known as the "Best Field Com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Woerdman
Johannes Petrus "Han" Woerdman (29 November 1942 – 18 August 2020) was a Dutch physicist. He was a researcher at Philips Natuurkundig Laboratorium and later professor at Leiden University. Life Woerdman was born on 29 November 1942 in Laren, North Holland. In 1968 he started working at Philips Natuurkundig Laboratorium. He obtained his PhD in mathematics at the University of Amsterdam in 1971 under Andries Rinse Miedema with a thesis titled: "Some optical and electrical properties of a laser-generated free-carrier plasma in Si." In 1983 he left Philips and was appointed professor of experimental physics at Leiden University. At Leiden University Woerdman performed research into lasers and optics, specializing in classical optics. He was responsible for building the field of quantum optics at the University. In 2020 one of the articles he contributed to in 1992 was chosen as one of three classics of '' Physical Review A''. Woerdman was elected a member of the Royal Netherland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Tuozhou
Han Tuozhou (; November 6, 1152 – November 24, 1207) was a Chinese politician of the Southern Song dynasty, who served as a chancellor under Emperor Ningzong. He was responsible for Southern Song efforts to recover territories lost in northern China to the Jurchen Jin dynasty in their 1142 peace settlement that ended the Jin–Song war. In his efforts to begin a military build-up, he had Yue Fei (who had resigned during peace talks with the Jurchen, after which he was jailed and poisoned) posthumously promoted and Qin Hui (who led the aforementioned peace talks with the Jurchen) demoted.Lorge, Peter, ''"War, Politics and Society in Early Modern China"'', 1st edition, Routledge, 2005: 56, 66-67 (-) These efforts were unsuccessful, and the ensuing war was devastating to southern China, resulting in further territorial losses and terrible inflation. In consequence, Han was executed by the Song regime, and his head offered to the Jurchens as a peace offering. Han Tuozhou is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Terra
Han Terra is a Korean-born inventor and musician. She has invented a 24 stringed musical instrument called TeRra, in the style of a traditional kayageum, incorporating artificial intelligence. She started taking piano lessons at the age of four, and performing by the age of six. Han performs within the classical and contemporary Eastern singing and dancing traditions, as well as Western classical music. She has performed on the kayageum in Carnegie Hall. Early life Han is a member of the Cheongju Han clan family. Her maternal grandmother's family was in the fashion and textile business and moved from Japan to Korea in the late 1920s. Han was born in Seoul, South Korea. Her birth name was Laesuk ("Advent of Goodness" or "Goddess"). She got the Buddhist name ' Myeong-wol' (명월, 明月), which means 'bright moon', from a Buddhist priest in her teens. Han also uses the pseudonym Dan-young (단영, 澶濴). She adopted the name 'TeRra' based on the name of the earth godde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret (South Korean Band)
Secret () was a South Korean K-pop girl group formed by TS Entertainment in 2009. The group originally debuted with four members: Jun Hyo-seong, Jung Ha-na, Song Ji-eun and Han Sun-hwa. They released their debut single ''I Want You Back (Secret song), I Want You Back'' October 2009. Secret's debut single did not meet great success and it was not until the following year that the group saw a rise in popularity. In 2010, Secret released two singles ''Magic (Secret song), Magic'' and ''Madonna (EP), Madonna'' which earned much attention with both singles peaking at No. 2 and No. 1 respectively on the Gaon Digital Chart. With the success of "Magic" and "Madonna", the group received the "Newcomer Award" at the Golden Disk Awards, 25th Golden Disk Awards. In 2011, Secret adopted a girl-next-door image through songs like ''Shy Boy (Secret song), Shy Boy'' and ''Starlight Moonlight'' which led the group to major success. With the hit single ''Shy Boy (Secret song), Shy Boy'' Secret won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Sun-hwa
Han Sun-hwa (born October 6, 1990), also known mononymously as Sunhwa, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Secret. She made her television debut in 2004 while participating in SBS' ''Superstar Survival'' as a finalist, and in 2009, she was a regular cast on a variety show called ''Invincible Youth''. Aside from music, she also ventured into acting and made her debut in the 2010 drama, ''More Charming By The Day''. She also acted in several dramas with supporting roles in '' Ad Genius Lee Tae-baek'', ''God's Gift - 14 Days'', and '' Marriage, Not Dating''. Early life Han Sun-hwa was born on October 6, 1990, in Busan, South Korea. She has one younger sister and one younger brother, Han Seung-woo. Han's mother gave birth to her at the young age of 20. As the eldest child, she took care of her younger siblings by cooking them food and tutoring them when both of their parents had to work. During the East Asian Financial Crisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Suk-kyu
Han Suk-kyu (born November 3, 1964) is a South Korean actor. One of the leading actors of Korean cinema, Han's notable works include ''Green Fish'' (1997), '' No. 3'' (1997), '' Christmas in August'' (1998), '' Shiri'' (1999), ''The Scarlet Letter'' (2004), and ''The President's Last Bang'' (2005). He won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2011 SBS Drama Awards, for his lead role as King Sejong in the historical drama ''Deep Rooted Tree'' (2011). He won the Grand Prize (Daesang) Award again in 2016, for his performance as Master Kim in the hit medical drama '' Dr. Romantic'' (2016). In 2019, he played the role of police in the drama ''Watcher''. And, he reprised his role in '' Dr. Romantic 2'' (2020). Life and career While a student at the Theater and Film department of Dongguk University, he sang in an amateur folk rock band. He took a brief, year-long contract as voice actor at KBS, before moving on to TV and film acting. After a debut in the 1990 MBC campus drama ''Our Para ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Sui
Han Sui () (140s - June or July 215According to Cao Cao's biography in ''Sanguozhi'', Han Sui was killed in the 5th month of the 20th year of the ''Jian'an'' era of Liu Xie's reign. This corresponds to 15 June to 13 July 215 on the Julian calendar. 建安二十年)五月，公攻屠之。西平、金城诸将麹演、蒋石等共斩送韩遂首。''Sanguozhi'' vol.01), courtesy name Wenyue, was a military general and minor warlord who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. For most of his life, he was active in Liang Province (涼州; covering parts of present-day Shaanxi and Gansu) and was involved in several rebellions against the Han government and the warlord Cao Cao. Life With the backing of the Qiang people who populated much of Liang Province, Han Sui participated in the Liang Province Rebellion against the Han dynasty during the rule of Emperor Ling. He joined forces with others in the area, such as Bian Zhang, Beigong Yu (北宫玉) and Liwen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Shaogong
Han Shaogong (; born January 1, 1953) is a Chinese novelist and fiction writer. Biography Han was born in Hunan, China. While relying on traditional Chinese culture, in particular Chinese mythology, folklore, Taoism and Buddhism as source of inspiration, he also borrows freely from Western literary techniques. As a teenager during the Cultural revolution he was labeled an ‘educated youth’ and sent to the countryside for re-education through labour. Employed at a local cultural center after 1977, he soon won recognition as an outspoken new literary talent. His early stories attacked the ultra-leftist degradation of China during the Mao era; they tended toward a slightly modernist style. However, he reemerged in the mid-1980s as the leader of an avant-garde school, the "Search for Roots" or the ''Xungen Movement''. Work Han's major work to date is '' A Dictionary of Maqiao'', a novel published in 1996 and translated into English in 2003. His writing is influenced by Kafka a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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