manchu

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manchu

A man in traditional Manchu clothing rides a horse across a grassy plain.

Definition
  1. 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    • The historical document was written in Manchu and Chinese.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.
manchu

A man in traditional Manchu clothing rides a horse across a grassy plain.

Noun
  1. the Tungusic language spoken by the Manchu
  2. 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
  3. a member of the Manchu speaking people of Mongolian race of Manchuria; related to the Tungus; conquered China in the 17th century