瑶族

瑤族

Yáozú

noun

Meanings

1 Yao ethnic group (one of China's 56 recognized ethnicities)

Characters

precious jade; Yao (ethnic name)

clan, ethnic group

Examples

HSK 5

瑶族主要分布在广西、湖南等地。

Yáozú zhǔyào fēnbù zài Guǎngxī, Húnán děng dì.

The Yao live mostly in Guangxi, Hunan and surrounding provinces.

HSK 6

瑶族妇女会用草药洗头。

Yáozú fùnǚ huì yòng cǎoyào xǐtóu.

Yao women wash their hair with herbal medicine.

Tips

culture

The Red Yao (红瑶) of Huangluo village in Guangxi are famous for floor-length hair, a UNESCO-recognized tradition tied to a monthly herbal rinse using rice water and local plants.

Stroke Order

瑶 yáo

族 zú