miao

• Substantiv, das eine ethnische Gruppe bezeichnet, die traditionell in Bergdörfern im Süden Chinas und in angrenzenden Gebieten Vietnams, Laos und Thailands lebt und von denen viele in die USA ausgewandert sind; bezeichnet auch die Sprache dieser Gruppe.

A noun referring to an ethnic group traditionally living in mountain villages in southern China and adjacent areas of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, many of whom have emigrated to the United States; also refers to the language of uncertain affiliation spoken by this group.

Eigenname

1. Ethnic groupB2formal

   A people living traditionally in mountain villages in southern China and adjacent areas of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand; many have emigrated to the United States.

   Ethnische Gruppe

   • The Miao people have a rich cultural heritage of embroidery and silverwork.
   • Many Miao communities celebrate the New Year with traditional dances.
   • She is studying the history of the Miao ethnic group in Southeast Asia.

   Synonymehmong

2. B2formal

   A language of uncertain affiliation spoken by the Hmong people, often considered part of the Miao-Yao language family.

   Miao-Sprache

   • The Miao language has several distinct dialects.
   • He is learning to speak Miao to communicate with his relatives.
   • Linguists are researching the origins of the Miao language.

   Synonymehmong