蛮夷

蛮夷
mán

common term for non-Han peoples in former times, not exclusively derogatory

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    common term for non-Han peoples in former times, not exclusively derogatory

    • Man Di was the ancient term for non-Han ethnic groups.

  2. noun

    barbarian

    • Ancient Chinese people called foreigners man and yi.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A savage person who travels is viewed as a wild insect, as fearsome as a creature in the dense jungle.

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