manchu
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Definition
- Noun:
- A member of a Tungusic-speaking people originally from Manchuria: A person belonging to an ethnic group native to Northeast China (historically Manchuria) who established the Qing dynasty.
- The Tungusic language spoken by this people: The language of the Manchu people.
- The Qing dynasty (1644–1912): The last imperial dynasty of China, founded and ruled by the Manchu people.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Person):
- A Manchu served as the emperor's personal guard.
- The museum exhibit details the traditional clothing of the Manchu.
- Noun (Language):
- Few people are fluent in Manchu today.
- The historical document was written in Manchu and Chinese.
- Noun (Dynasty):
- The Manchu dynasty expanded China's borders significantly.
- This porcelain vase dates from the Manchu period.
Advanced Usage
- Manchu as an adjective: While primarily a noun, "Manchu" can function attributively to describe things related to the people, language, or dynasty.
- She studies Manchu history. (The history of the Manchu people/dynasty)
- The library has a collection of Manchu texts. (Texts in the Manchu language)
Variants and Related Words
- Manchuria (Proper Noun): The historical region in Northeast Asia that is the homeland of the Manchu people.
- Manchurian (Adjective): Pertaining to Manchuria or its inhabitants. (Note: This is a broader geographical term and can refer to other groups from the region).
- Qing (Proper Noun): The name of the dynasty itself; often used interchangeably with "Manchu dynasty."
Synonyms
- (For the dynasty): Qing, Ch'ing (alternate romanization).
- (For the person): There is no direct common synonym; descriptive phrases like "member of the Qing ruling class" or "Tungusic people of Manchuria" may be used contextually.
Related Phrases
- The Manchu Conquest: Refers to the 17th-century conquest of China by the Manchu-led forces, leading to the establishment of the Qing dynasty.
- Manchu Bannerman: A soldier belonging to the Eight Banners, the military and social organization of the Manchu people.
Noun
- the Tungusic language spoken by the Manchu
- the last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries; during the Qing dynasty China was ruled by the Manchu
- a member of the Manchu speaking people of Mongolian race of Manchuria; related to the Tungus; conquered China in the 17th century