Definition
高棉 is the Chinese name for Cambodia and the Khmer people/language, derived from the Khmer word 'Khmer' via phonetic translation. It is used in historical, ethnic, and linguistic contexts, though the official country name in modern Chinese is 柬埔寨 (Jiǎnpǔzhài).
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Cambodia (historical name for the country)Khmer (the ethnic group or language)
Examples
- 高棉，。Gāo mián shì Dōngnányà de yí gè guójiā, xiànzài jiào Jiǎnpǔzhài.Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia; it is now called Kampuchea.
- 高棉。Gāo mián yǔ shì Jiǎnpǔzhài de guānfāng yǔyán zhī yī.Khmer is one of the official languages of Cambodia.
- 高棉。Gāo mián wénhuà yǒu zhe yōujiǔ de lìshǐ.Khmer culture has a long history.
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