Etymology

Miao

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Today it means: The Miao peoples (including Hmong, Hmu, A-Hmao, Qo Xiong, etc.), an ethnic group of China and Vietnam speaking the Hmong-Mien language family. Full definition →

Mandarin 苗
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  1. Mandarin · borrowed from苗
  2. English todayMiao

From Mandarin 苗 (Miáo).

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