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Min–chia
noun
\ˈminjēˈä, -nˈjä\
Definition of Min–chia
Min–chia
1a : a people constituting a sinicized remnant of the Tai of southwest China b : a member of such people
2 : the language of the Min-chia people
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Origin and Etymology of min–chia
Chinese (Pekingese) Min2-chia2, Chinese (Pekingese) Min2-chia2, from min2 people + chia2 family from min2 people + chia2 family
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