Manchúria
See also: Manchuria
Portuguese
Etymology
Used by western nations starting in the 19th century, from Manchú + -ia, from Manchu ᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠ (manju); the 'R' was added for ease of pronunciation.[1]
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /mɐ̃.ˈʃu.ɾi.ɐ/, /mɐ̃.ˈʃu.ɾjɐ/
Proper noun
Manchúria f
- Manchuria (a historical region in northeastern China)
Related terms
- manchu
References
- McCormack 1977, p. 4