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| Man·chu [ man ch ] (plural Man·chu or Man·chus) |
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1. Manchurian invader of China: a member of a people who invaded China from Manchuria in the 17th century, establishing a dynasty that lasted until the start of the 20th century
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2. language spoken in China: a Tungusic language spoken in northeastern People's Republic of China. Native speakers: 20,000.
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| [Late 17th century. < Manchu, "pure"] |
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 Man·chu adjective |
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