What is the difference between 畲 and 畬?

Both 畲 and 畬 refer to the She ethnic group and slash-and-burn farming. 畬 is the traditional form, while 畲 is more commonly used in modern contexts for the ethnic group.

Is 畲 commonly used in personal names?

No, 畲 is rarely used in personal names as it strongly identifies with the She ethnic minority. It's more commonly seen in place names and ethnic references.

Where do the She people primarily live?

The She people are concentrated in mountainous regions of southeastern China, particularly in Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Guangdong provinces.

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畲 · shē

She — refers to the She ethnic minority in China;

slash-and-burn farming method;

also used in place names.

She — refers to the She ethnic minorityslash-and-burn farming methodalso used in place names.

Usage highlights

She ethnic groupslashShe folk songsShe mountain songsShe embroideryShe costume

Synonyms

畲族— She ethnic group
刀耕火种— slash-and-burn cultivation (alternative term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

The She people are one of China's 56 ethnic groups (畲族).
This area practices slash-and-burn agriculture (畲田).
She folk songs are part of their cultural heritage (畲歌).
There are She autonomous counties in Fujian province (畲族自治县).

Collocations

She ethnic group(畲族)
slash-and-burn farming(畲田)
She folk songs(畲歌)
She mountain songs(畲山歌)
She embroidery(畲绣)
She costume(畲服)

Idioms

Slash-and-burn farming in She fields(畲田火种)
She mountains and fields(畲山畲田)
She songs and dances(畲歌畲舞)

Cultural background

FAQ

The She people are one of China's 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, primarily living in Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Guangdong provinces.
The character originally referred to slash-and-burn farming methods practiced in mountainous regions.
She culture is known for its distinctive folk songs, embroidery, and traditional festivals.

畲 (shē) - She — refers to the She ethnic minority & slash-and-burn farming method