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Yao2

Syllabification: (Yao)
Pronunciation: /you/
Definition of Yao

noun (plural same)

  • 1a member of a mountain-dwelling people of southern China.
  • 2the language of the Yao.

adjective

  • relating to the Yao or their language.

Origin:

from Chinese Yáo, literally 'precious jade'

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