(Miáo) — Miao (an ethnic group in China, mainly in Guizhou, Yunnan, and Hunan); surname Miao

Definition

Here 苗 is read Miáo and refers to the Miao (Hmong) ethnic group of southwest China, or the surname Miao — not the 'seedling' meaning in 禾苗 (hé miáo).

noun
Miao (an ethnic group in China, mainly in Guizhou, Yunnan, and Hunan)surname Miao

Examples

  • Wǒ rèn shi yí wèi Miáo xiān sheng.
    I know a Mr. Miao.
  • Miáo Zú shì zhōng guó de yí gè shǎo shù mín zú.
    The Miao ethnic group is an ethnic minority in China.
  • Miáo Zú de yín shì fēi cháng jīng měi.
    Miao silver ornaments are very exquisite.

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