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)

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

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