Miao

/mˈaɪəɹˌəʊ/

/mˈaɪəˌoʊ/

[noun]

Miao

[NOUN]

a language of uncertain affiliation spoken by the Hmong

synonyms : Hmong

Hmong language

a people living traditionally in mountain villages in southern China and adjacent areas of Vietnam and Laos and Thailand; many have emigrated to the United States

synonyms : Hmong

Examples

1. The Miao don't have a written language.

2. [Narrator] Miao embroidery uses incredibly intricate stitching and hand-spun threads to create the designs.

3. [Narrator] Preserving this tradition is incredibly important to the Miao.

4. Miao has known Wang since childhood and loves him sincerely.

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