mun5 zau1滿洲满洲
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Yalemúhn jāu
Definition
Manchuria, or the Manchu ethnic group.
- Manchuria; region in northeast China
- the Manchu people; the Manchu ethnic group
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How it's used
Historical and political connotations make this term sensitive in modern discourse. It is rarely used in daily conversation to refer to the geographic region, as the term is strongly associated with the Japanese puppet state established in the 1930s. When referring to the ethnic group, it is standard and respectful to use 滿族 instead.
Examples
We often talked about Manchuria when we studied history.
Do you know where Manchuria is?
Related words
Common phrases
Manchukuo
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe the contemporary Northeast region of China, as it can sound outdated or politically loaded. Always prefer 滿族 when discussing the ethnic group to avoid historical baggage.
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