miao

• Substantivo que designa um grupo étnico que tradicionalmente vive em aldeias montanhosas no sul da China e em áreas adjacentes do Vietnã, Laos e Tailândia, muitos dos quais emigraram para os Estados Unidos; também se refere à língua de filiação incerta falada por esse grupo.

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.

nome próprio

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.

   Grupo étnico

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshmong

2. B2formal

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

   Língua miao

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshmong