noun
Miao
myou
Miao (noun) means the Miao, an ethnic group from China and Vietnam whose languages belong to the Hmong-Mien family. Example: “Miao communities are known for their elaborate embroidered textiles.”
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The Miao, an ethnic group from China and Vietnam whose languages belong to the Hmong-Mien family.
"Miao communities are known for their elaborate embroidered textiles."
How to use Miao
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ethnic group native to parts of China and Vietnam, also known by names like Hmong.
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Etymology
From Mandarin Chinese 苗 (Miáo).
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What does “Miao” mean?
The word “Miao” means the Miao, an ethnic group from China and Vietnam whose languages belong to the Hmong-Mien family. In plain terms, an ethnic group native to parts of China and Vietnam, also known by names like Hmong.
How do you pronounce “Miao”?
“Miao” is pronounced myou.
How do you use “Miao” in a sentence?
Here is “Miao” used in a sentence: “Miao communities are known for their elaborate embroidered textiles.”
What part of speech is “Miao”?
“Miao” is a noun.
Where does the word “Miao” come from?
The word “Miao” comes from Chinese. From Mandarin Chinese 苗 (Miáo).
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