羌 (qiāng) - Qiang — an ancient ethnic group in western & also used historically to refer to various nomadic

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qiāng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 羊

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羌 · qiāng

Qiang — an ancient ethnic group in western China;

also used historically to refer to various nomadic tribes.

Qiang — an ancient ethnic group in westernalso used historically to refer to various nomadic

Usage highlights

Qiang peopleQiang languageQiang embroideryAncient QiangQiang fluteQiang New Year

Synonyms

  • 羌族— Qiang ethnic group
  • 羌人— Qiang people (historical)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Qiang people (羌族) have a long history in Sichuan province.
  • Ancient texts mention the Qiang tribes (羌人).
  • Qiang embroidery (羌绣) is a traditional craft.
  • The Qiang New Year (羌年) is an important festival.

Collocations

  • Qiang people(羌族)
  • Qiang language(羌语)
  • Qiang embroidery(羌绣)
  • Ancient Qiang(古羌)
  • Qiang flute(羌笛)
  • Qiang New Year(羌年)

Idioms

  • The Qiang flute sounds mournful(羌笛何须怨杨柳)
  • Qiang songs and dances(羌歌羌舞)
  • Descendants of the ancient Qiang(古羌后裔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Qiang are one of China's oldest ethnic groups, with historical records dating back to the Shang dynasty.
  • The character originally depicted a person with sheep horns, reflecting the pastoral lifestyle of the Qiang people.
  • Modern Qiang people primarily live in Sichuan province's Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture.

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