Yuan Shi Kai

/ (ˈjuːˈæn ˈʃiː ˈkaɪ) /


noun
  1. 1859–1916, Chinese general and statesman: first president (1912–16) of the Chinese republic

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How to use Yuan Shi Kai in a sentence

  • Yuan Shi-kai was president of the Republic, but the hope of his heart was to be emperor of China.

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  • The plot had been hatching for several days, but the death of Yuan Shi-kai had somewhat delayed its fruition.

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