Manchu

American  

[man-choo] / mænˈtʃu /

noun

plural

Manchus,

plural

Manchu

1. a member of a Tungusic people of Manchuria who conquered China in the 17th century and established a dynasty there (Manchu dynasty, or Ch'ing dynasty 1644–1912).

2. a Tungusic language spoken by the Manchu.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Manchu, their country, or their language.

Manchu British  

/ mænˈtʃuː /

noun

1. a member of a Mongoloid people of Manchuria who conquered China in the 17th century, establishing an imperial dynasty that lasted until 1912

2. the language of this people, belonging to the Tungusic branch of the Altaic family

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adjective

1. Also: Ching.  of or relating to the dynasty of the Manchus

Etymology

Origin of Manchu

from Manchu, literally: pure

Example Sentences

Key artefacts include a letter from Mongolia's first prime minister declaring independence from China's Manchu dynasty, currently held at the British Library in London, the Mongolian government said in a statement.

From Reuters • Nov. 20, 2023

In that year, Manchu tribespeople from the north overcame China’s defenses and took over the empire as the Qing dynasty.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2023

The Chinese name of his publishing house in Taiwan which Mr. Li founded in 2009, means “Eight Banners,” a reference to the administrative divisions of Manchu rule.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Ma praised Sun, who advocated for a modern Chinese nation and the overthrow of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Tuxedos went to the cleaners; flowers came from the florists; Bunny put away his copy of The Bride of Fu Manchu and started carrying around a volume of Homer instead.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt