Manchu

[ man-choo ]

noun

, plural Man·chus, (especially collectively) Man·chu.

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.

adjective

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

Manchu

/ mænˈtʃuː /

noun

1. -chus-chu 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

adjective

1. AlsoChing of or relating to the dynasty of the Manchus

Word History and Origins

Origin of Manchu¹

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

China’s Great Wall has been pierced by Genghis Khan, the Manchus, and now, allegedly, a couple of construction workers named Zheng and Wang who wanted a shortcut.

From Seattle Times

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

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

From Seattle Times

These roles included the untrustworthy daughter of Fu Manchu in “Daughter of the Dragon” and a sex worker in “Shanghai Express.”

From Seattle Times