韃 (dá) - Tartar — historical term for various nomadic tribes & often used in historical contexts referring to northern

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Tartar — historical term for various nomadic tribes of Central Asia, particularly the Mongols and Turkic peoples;

often used in historical contexts referring to northern invaders of China.

Tartar — historical term for various nomadic tribesoften used in historical contexts referring to northern

Usage highlights

Tartar tribesMongolNorthern TartarsTartar invasionTartar cavalryResist the Tartars

Synonyms

  • 胡— Northern barbarians (historical term)
  • 夷— Foreign barbarians (historical term)
  • 蒙古— Mongol (specific ethnic group)

Antonyms

  • 汉— Han Chinese (contrasting ethnic identity)
  • 华— Chinese civilization (contrasting cultural identity)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Mongol invasion was led by Genghis Khan (成吉思汗率领的鞑靼入侵).
  • During the Yuan dynasty, Mongols ruled China (元朝时期蒙古人统治中国).
  • Historical texts refer to northern tribes as Tartars (历史文献称北方部落为鞑靼).
  • The Great Wall was built to defend against northern nomads (长城是为防御北方游牧民族而建).

Collocations

  • Tartar tribes(鞑靼部落)
  • Mongol-Tartar(蒙古鞑靼)
  • Northern Tartars(北鞑靼)
  • Tartar invasion(鞑靼入侵)
  • Tartar cavalry(鞑靼骑兵)
  • Resist the Tartars(抗鞑)

Idioms

  • Drive out the Tartars and restore China(驱除鞑虏,恢复中华)
  • Tartar horses and northern winds(胡马北风)
  • The Tartar bow and Chinese arrow(胡弓汉箭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used as a general term for northern nomadic peoples, particularly during Ming and Qing dynasties.
  • The character carries strong historical connotations of foreign invasion and ethnic conflict.
  • Modern usage is primarily historical and academic, with careful consideration needed for ethnic sensitivity.

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