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

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.

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