Yuan Shi Kai

/ ˈjuːˈæn ˈʃiː ˈkaɪ /

noun

1. Yuan Shi Kai18591916MChineseMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state 1859–1916, Chinese general and statesman: first president (1912–16) of the Chinese republic

Example Sentences

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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