Manchu

noun

Man·​chu ˈman-(ˌ)chü 

man-ˈ

plural Manchu or Manchus

1

: a member of an Indigenous people of Manchuria who conquered China and established a dynasty there in 1644

2

: the Tungusic language of the Manchu people

Manchu adjective

Word History

Etymology

ultimately from Manchu manju, a self-designation

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Manchu

• Fu Manchu mustache

Kids Definition

Manchu

noun

Man·​chu ˈman-chü 

man-ˈchü

1

: a member of an Indigenous people of Manchuria who conquered China and established a dynasty there in 1644

2

: the language of the Manchu people

Manchu adjective