Shan–Jen
noun
\ˈshänˈrən\
Definition of Shan–Jen
Shan–Jen
orShan–Jens
: any of several hill tribes (such as the Lisu, the Chingpaw, or the Lashi) generally of Tibeto-Burman stock of the west Yunnan frontier region
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Origin and Etymology of shan–jen
Chinese (Pekingese) shan1 jen2, from shan1 mountain, hill + jen2 man, person, people
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