Noun
ruan (plural ruans)
(music) A Chinese long-necked fretted round-bodied plucked lute which has, since the mid-20th century, been produced in a family of five sizes (from low to high).
Alet Cloete, the reception manager at Netcare Sunninghill Hospital, saw Hanru’s Facebook page and brought his plight to the attention of the hospital’s general manager, Pieter Louw,” said Ruan. Source: Internet
Gerhard Louw and Ruan Beukes infront of the black and white beetle. Source: Internet
John Ruan Foundation Trust, Wellmark Foundation, Meredith Foundation and EMC Insurance Foundations are local benefactors also mentioned among the state’s top givers. Source: Internet
North of Phitsanulok was the town of Sawangburi (known as Fang in Uttaradit Province ), where a Buddhist monk named Ruan had made himself a prince, appointing his qualified fellow monks as army commanders. Source: Internet
A single large painting by a thangka master can go for 30 million yuan (4.6 million U.S. dollars) at auction," said Ruan Yuancheng, an official with Regong culture environment protection area, which manages the preservation of thangka art and culture. Source: Internet
Lions coach Swys de Bruin has made two changes to his side, including the return of Springboks winger Ruan Combrinck for their local derby against the Stormers. Source: Internet