HAIKWAN Meaning and
Definition
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Haikwan is a noun that refers to a term used in Chinese history and culture to describe foreigners or people from the Western world. Derived from the Chinese characters "hai" meaning sea, and "kwan" translating to officials or bureaucrats, Haikwan is often associated specifically with Western traders, merchants, or diplomats during the period of imperial China.
Historically, Haikwan referred to individuals who came from distant lands beyond the sea and interacted with Chinese society as part of trade, diplomatic missions, or colonization efforts. These foreigners often had distinctive features and customs that distinguished them from the local population, leading to their categorization as Haikwan.
The concept of Haikwan holds significant cultural and historical connotations in China, representing the encounters between Chinese civilization and other cultures, particularly those from the Western hemisphere. It highlights the interplay of ideas, goods, and traditions that occurred during periods of contact and trade, shaping China's development and expanding its understanding of the world.
Today, while the term Haikwan is still mentioned in Chinese literature and historical discussions, its usage has evolved, and it may sometimes carry a nostalgic or poetic undertone. It provides a window into a bygone era when China's interactions with foreign entities held profound significance in its social, economic, and political landscape.
Common Misspellings for HAIKWAN
- gaikwan
- baikwan
- naikwan
- jaikwan
- uaikwan
- yaikwan
- hzikwan
- hsikwan
- hwikwan
- hqikwan
- haukwan
- hajkwan
- hakkwan
- haokwan
- ha9kwan
- ha8kwan
- haijwan
- haimwan
- hailwan
- haiowan
Etymology of HAIKWAN
The word "Haikwan" is a variant of the term "Hakka" used in China. The etymology of "Hakka" is believed to derive from the Chinese characters "Kejia" (客家), which literally mean "guest families" or "guest households". This term was given to a distinct group of Han Chinese people who migrated from North China to the southern provinces of Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangxi, and others during the later years of the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD). As these migrants were perceived as outsiders or guests in the regions they settled in, they became known as "Kejia" or "Hakka". Over time, the pronunciation of "Hakka" evolved into "Haikwan" in certain regions and languages.
Similar spelling words for HAIKWAN
- hikin',
- hakin,
- Hackney-coachman,
- heiken,
- Hockney,
- HICON/H2,
- hagwon,
- hugueney,
- 9-hakan,
- HICONH,
- o\'hagan,
- huggin,
- HICAN,
- hokkien,
- haggen,
- hegan,
- hogan,
- heqin,
- Higgon,
- hugon,
- hakuna,
- Beth-haggan,
- hawken,
- huqin,
- hawkin,
- higgin,
- Hockny,
- hakuin,
- Hacon,
- higuain,
- hecken,
- haugan,
- Haaken,
- heekin,
- haken,
- hokan,
- haqqania,
- hikone,
- hockin,
- Hicken,
- Higgaion,
- hocken,
- Hakan,
- Hickin,
- HOCNA,
- haqqani,
- hachani,
- haywagon,
- Hagan,
- hokan-siouan,
- Haakon,
- higaonna,
- heggen,
- Higney,
- Haakin,
- Hackney-coach,
- HOACN,
- hackney,
- haakan,
- hogun,
- Hakon,
- haguenau,
- hagana,
- hakone,
- Haggan,
- HOKN,
- hoggan,
- hokonui,
- hagon,
- Haganah,
- HAGUN.
