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Meaning of Nüshu | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈnʊʃuː

Definitions

  1. A syllabic script which was used exclusively among the ethnic Yao women of Jiangyong, Hunan, China, from the 9th century, used to write the Xiangnan Tuhua lect of Chinese, which mostly fell out of use during the 20th century.
  2. Alternative spelling of Nüshu.
    alt-of, alternative

Equivalents

日本語 女書
Русский нюй-шу

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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