Definition
noun
Miao (an ethnic group in China, mainly in Guizhou, Yunnan, and Hunan)surname Miao
Easily confused
- 节jiélook-alike(classifier) for segments of connected things: lessons, train cars, sections
- 秒miǎosound-alike(classifier) second (unit of time)
- 茎jīnglook-alikestem, stalk
- 妙miàosound-alikeclever; wonderful; ingenious
- 庙miàosound-aliketemple (Buddhist or Taoist)
Examples
- 苗。Wǒ rènshi yí wèi Miáo xiānsheng.I know a Mr. Miao.
- 。Miáo zú shì Zhōngguó de yí gè shǎoshù mínzú.The Miao ethnic group is an ethnic minority in China.
- 。Miáo zú de yínshì fēicháng jīngměi.Miao silver ornaments are very exquisite.
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