zhalao

Dongxiang

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Mongolic *jalaxu.

Perhaps related to Proto-Turkic *jāĺ. (Can this⁽⁺⁾ etymology be sourced?)

Compare Mongolian залуу (zaluu, “young”), Daur jaloo, Turkish yaş (“age”), Kazakh жас (jas, “young”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʂɑˈlɑw/

Noun

zhalao

1. youngster, young person