Yüan Shih-kai
[ yyahn-shee-kahy ]
noun
1859–1916, president of China 1912–16.
- Also Yuan Shi·gai; Pinyin, Yuan Shi·kai .
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How to use Yüan Shih-kai in a sentence
On the 1st of January 1909, however, the political situation was rudely disturbed by the dismissal from office of Yuan Shih-kai.
Every enemy Yuan Shih-kai had ever had was also racing back to China from exile.
The Fight For The Republic in China | Bertram Lenox Putnam WealeYuan Shih-kai's origin, without being precisely obscure, is unimportant.
The Fight For The Republic in China | Bertram Lenox Putnam WealeIn those military days of twenty years ago Yuan Shih-kai and his henchmen were, however, concerned with simpler problems.
The Fight For The Republic in China | Bertram Lenox Putnam WealeYuan Shih-kai was neither a Boxer, nor yet a believer in idealistic foolishness.
The Fight For The Republic in China | Bertram Lenox Putnam Weale
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