miao

• Существительное, обозначающее этническую группу, традиционно проживающую в горных деревнях на юге Китая и прилегающих территориях Вьетнама, Лаоса и Таиланда, многие из которых эмигрировали в США; также относится к языку неопределённой принадлежности, на котором говорит эта группа.

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.

proper noun

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.

   Этническая группа

   • 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.

   Synonymshmong

2. B2formal

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

   Язык мяо

   • 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.

   Synonymshmong