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Definition
Jurchen, a historical Tungusic people who founded the Jin and Qing dynasties and are ancestors of the modern Manchu.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in historical and academic contexts to refer to the Tungusic people who founded the Jin dynasty. While it is the standard historical name, it is rarely used in modern daily conversation unless discussing history or genealogy. It is distinct from the later term Manchu, which was adopted by the Qing dynasty rulers to replace the older tribal name.
Examples
The Jurchen people are the ancestors of the Manchu people.
Do you know which dynasty the Jurchens established?
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Common phrases
Jurchen people
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
