Xiongnu
See also: xiongnu
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 匈奴 (Xiōngnú). Possibly a doublet of Hun; their relationship to the Huns is disputed.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Xiongnu pl (plural only)
- (historical) An ancient nomadic-based people that formed a state or confederation north of the agriculture-based empire of the Han dynasty.
Translations edit
ancient nomadic-based people
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Etymology edit
Borrowed from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 匈奴 (Xiōngnú). Possibly a doublet of Hun.
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Xiongnu m
- (historical) Xiongnu; An ancient nomadic people of the Steppe, north of Han Dynasty China
- Synonym: Hunnu
Derived terms edit
- xiongnu (adj.)
Noun edit
Xiongnu m or f by sense (uncountable)
- (historical) a member of the Xiongnu
- Synonym: Hunnu