Xiongnu
/ˈʃjɒŋnuː/
Xiongnu noun: an ancient nomadic-based people that formed a state or confederation north of the agriculture-based empire of the Han dynasty.
Noun
Xiongnu pl (plural only)
- An ancient nomadic-based people that formed a state or confederation north of the agriculture-based empire of the Han dynasty.
Xiongnu meaning in Arabic, Persian and Vietnamese
Xiongnu in Arabic
- ancient nomadic-based people
- شيونغنو
Xiongnu in Persian
- ancient nomadic-based people
- شیونگنو fârs
Xiongnu in Vietnamese
- ancient nomadic-based people
- Hung Nô
Forms of Xiongnu
| alternative form | Hsiung-nu |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Hsiung-Nu |
| alternative form | Hiong-Nu |
| alternative form | Hiong-nu |
| alternative form | Hung-nu |
| alternative form | Hunnu |
Origin of Xiongnu
Borrowed from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 匈奴 (Xiōngnú). Possibly a doublet of Hun; their relationship to the Huns is disputed.
Questions about Xiongnu
- What does Xiongnu mean?
- Xiongnu means an ancient nomadic-based people that formed a state or confederation north of the agriculture-based empire of the Han dynasty.
- What is Xiongnu in Arabic?
- Xiongnu in Arabic is شيونغنو. See Xiongnu meaning in Arabic.
- What part of speech is Xiongnu?
- Xiongnu is a noun.
- How do you pronounce Xiongnu?
- Xiongnu is pronounced /ˈʃjɒŋnuː/.
Words near Xiongnu in the dictionary
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