Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
Manchu [man-choo] Examples noun, plural Man·chus, (especially collectively) Man·chu.
- 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 1644–1912).
- a Tungusic language spoken by the Manchu.
adjective
- of or relating to the Manchu, their country, or their language.
Examples from the Web for manchu Historical Examples of manchu
He still retains the title of Manchu Emperor, but with his death the title will cease.
Sven Anders Hedin
In 1644 China was conquered by the Manchu dynasty, which still reigns.
Sven Anders Hedin
Manchu, the language of the conquerors, is still kept alive at Peking.
Herbert A. Giles
Manchu rule, its anti-opium policy one of the causes of its overthrow, 26.
Elizabeth Kendall
In addition the Manchu bandits could not even protect themselves.
Herbert Allen Giles
British Dictionary definitions for manchu Manchu noun
- plural -chus or -chu a member of a Mongoloid people of Manchuria who conquered China in the 17th century, establishing an imperial dynasty that lasted until 1912
- the language of this people, belonging to the Tungusic branch of the Altaic family
adjective
- Also: Ching of or relating to the dynasty of the Manchus
Word Origin for Manchu from Manchu, literally: pure Word Origin and History for manchu Manchu
1650s, member of Tungusic race of Manchuria which conquered China in 1644 and remained its ruling class until the Revolution of 1912. From Manchu, literally “pure,” name of the tribe descended from the Nu-chen Tartars.