Manchúria

See also: Manchuria

Portuguese

Etymology

Used by western nations starting in the 19th century, from Manchú +‎ -ia, from Manchu ᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠ (manju); the 'R' was added for ease of pronunciation.[1]

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /mɐ̃ˈʃu.ɾi.ɐ/ [mɐ̃ˈʃu.ɾɪ.ɐ], (faster pronunciation) /mɐ̃ˈʃu.ɾjɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /mɐ̃ˈʃu.ɾi.a/ [mɐ̃ˈʃu.ɾɪ.a], (faster pronunciation) /mɐ̃ˈʃu.ɾja/

Proper noun

Manchúria f

  1. Manchuria (a historical region in northeastern China)

References
  1. McCormack 1977, p. 4
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