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Manchu

nounmasculine/feminine/mɐ̃ˈʃu/low

man·chu

Definition

A member of a Tungusic people from Manchuria who founded the Qing dynasty in China. Also the language of this people.
The Manchus ruled China during the Qing dynasty.
Manchu is an endangered language.
Common collocations
Manchu peopleManchu languageManchu dynasty

Etymology

Do etnónimo 'Manchu', povo da Manchúria.

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