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民族
mínzú
Description
民族是指有共同语言、文化和历史的一群人。
A 民族 refers to a group of people sharing a common language, culture, and history.
中国有很多不同的民族，他们的传统很不一样。
China has many different 民族, and their traditions vary greatly.
Meanings
民族mínzú
ethnic group; nationality; people
中国有五十六个民族。
China has fifty-six ethnic groups.
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Notes
- Etymology
民 (people) + 族 (clan/group), together meaning a group of people sharing culture.
- Nuance
refers to ethnicity or a people, not the political state (国家).
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