Xianbei

See also: xiānbèi and Xiānbēi

English

Alternative forms

Hsien-pi, Hsien-pei
Syanbi

Etymology

From Mandarin 鮮卑／鲜卑 (Xiānbēi).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ʃjænˈbeɪ/

Noun

Xianbei pl (plural only)

(historical) An ancient Mongolic nomadic people who resided in what is now eastern Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, and northeast China.

Synonyms

Särbi

Translations

ancient people

Chinese:
Mandarin: 鮮卑／鲜卑 (zh) (Xiānbēi)
Japanese: please add this translation if you can
Korean: 선비족 (seonbijok)

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