noun
Manchu
man-CHOO
Manchu (noun) means a member of the indigenous people of Manchuria, or a descendant of the ruling group of China's Qing dynasty. Example: “The last Manchu emperor abdicated in 1912.”
noun
1
A member of the indigenous people of Manchuria, or a descendant of the ruling group of China's Qing dynasty.
"The last Manchu emperor abdicated in 1912."
name
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The Tungusic language traditionally spoken by the Manchu people.
"Manchu is now critically endangered, with very few fluent speakers left."
adj
1
Relating to the Manchu people, their language, or the dynasty they founded.
"The palace features distinctly Manchu architectural styles."
How to use Manchu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to an East Asian ethnic group, their language, or the Qing dynasty they established in China.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Manchu word manju, likely rooted in an old Tungusic term connected to the Amur River.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Manchu” mean?
The word “Manchu” means a member of the indigenous people of Manchuria, or a descendant of the ruling group of China's Qing dynasty. In plain terms, refers to an East Asian ethnic group, their language, or the Qing dynasty they established in China.
How do you pronounce “Manchu”?
“Manchu” is pronounced man-CHOO (/ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Manchu” in a sentence?
Here is “Manchu” used in a sentence: “The last Manchu emperor abdicated in 1912.”
What part of speech is “Manchu”?
Depending on how it is used, “Manchu” can be a noun, a name and an adjective.
How many meanings does “Manchu” have?
“Manchu” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the indigenous people of Manchuria, or a descendant of the ruling group of China's Qing dynasty.
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