Meaning of Miao | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The Miao peoples (including Hmong, Hmu, A-Hmao, Qo Xiong, etc.), an ethnic group of China and Vietnam speaking the Hmong-Mien language family.
   plural, plural-only
2. The languages of the Miao.
3. A surname from Chinese.

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Examples

“With the help⟳ of KMT Miao representatives like⟳ Shi Honggui, Changsha drew up its plans for a permanent advance into the West: the Reconstruction Program⟳ of July 3, 1936, which called on the Miao people to learn⟳ Chinese, intermarry with the Han, and give⟳ up their traditional sacrifices, “undesirable marriage customs,” and “improper amusements.” The Miao were to be educated, but also pacified and culturally assimilated.”

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