疍 (dàn) - Dan — refers to the Tanka or boat-dwelling & also used in 疍家 (Danjia) for their communities.

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疍 · dàn

Dan — refers to the Tanka or boat-dwelling people of Southern China;

also used in 疍家 (Danjia) for their communities.

Dan — refers to the Tanka or boat-dwellingalso used in 疍家 (Danjia) for their communities.

Usage highlights

Tanka peopleTanka boat dwellersTanka fishing villageTanka cuisineTanka folk songsTanka culture

Synonyms

  • 疍民— Tanka people (alternative term)
  • 水上人— water people (descriptive term)

Antonyms

  • 陆上人— land people (contrasting with boat-dwelling)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Tanka people (疍家人) traditionally live on boats.
  • Tanka cuisine (疍家菜) features fresh seafood.
  • Tanka fishing villages (疍家渔村) can be found along the coast.
  • Tanka folk songs (疍家民歌) are part of their cultural heritage.

Collocations

  • Tanka people(疍家人)
  • Tanka boat dwellers(疍民)
  • Tanka fishing village(疍家渔村)
  • Tanka cuisine(疍家菜)
  • Tanka folk songs(疍家民歌)
  • Tanka culture(疍家文化)

Idioms

  • Tanka floating on water(疍家水上漂)
  • Tanka singing on the sea(疍家海上歌)
  • Tanka fishing livelihood(疍家打渔为生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically referred to boat-dwelling communities in Southern China, particularly in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Fujian.
  • The Tanka people have a distinct cultural identity with traditions tied to maritime life.
  • Faced historical discrimination and social marginalization in traditional Chinese society.
  • Modern efforts to preserve Tanka cultural heritage are ongoing.

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