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Jie

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Noun — An ancient nomadic people of northern China, historically grouped by the Han Chinese among the so-called "Five Barbarians."

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Etymology

From the Mandarin Chinese name for this people, via its standard romanization.

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What does “Jie” mean?

The word “Jie” means an ancient nomadic people of northern China, historically grouped by the Han Chinese among the so-called "Five Barbarians.". In plain terms, an ancient nomadic people recorded in early Chinese history.

How do you pronounce “Jie”?

“Jie” is pronounced jyeh (/d͡ʒjɛ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jie” in a sentence?

Here is “Jie” used in a sentence: “Historians know the Jie mainly through Chinese chronicles of the fourth century.”

What part of speech is “Jie”?

“Jie” is a noun.

Where does the word “Jie” come from?

The word “Jie” comes from Chinese. From the Mandarin Chinese name for this people, via its standard romanization.

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