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Meanings of Miao in English

Portuguese
língua hmong

A language of uncertain affiliation spoken by the Hmong.

língua hmong

A Hmong language spoken mostly in China in the area where Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces meet, and spoken also in Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam.

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Thailand and Laos reached an agreement in March to repatriate the Hmong.
Reuters
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They were the CIA's Hmong fighters, led since 1960 by General Vang Pao.
Legacy of ashes: the history of the cia
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As a matter of fact, he didn't do too badly by the Hmong.
Bangkok 8
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They were mostly based on interviews with Hmong tribespeople in Thai refugee camps.
The new yorker
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Walt prevents the theft and confronts the Hmong gangbangers who ordered the attempt.
Reuters
Usage of Miao in English
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In this area there are two great branches of the Miao race:-
Across China on Foot
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Of the Miao, with its various sections, we know a good deal.
Across China on Foot
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That official, named Miao, was the head of the county tobacco bureau.
Enigma of China
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The article cited Minister of Industry and Information Technology Miao Wei.
Reuters
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But Miao Shan only listened in silence with downcast eyes.
Myths and Legends of China
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Both lived as brother and sister by Miao Shan's side.
Myths and Legends of China
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But the language families closest to Austronesian are thought to be Tai-Kadai, Austroasiatic, and Miao-Yao.
Guns, germs, and steel: the fates of human societies
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Among the witnesses to the signing was Miao Xiaotian, VP of China Film Co-production Corporation.
Reuters
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And even the Miao bear a distinct racial resemblance.
Across China on Foot
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King Miao Chuang is raised to the dignity of Virtuous Conquering P'u-sa, Surveyor of Mortals.
Myths and Legends of China
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Two Miao women arrive for the third plenary session of the NPC.
The Guardian
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To be polite, the writer was obliged to smoke some opium with an elderly Miao.
The new yorker
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She noted that due to restrictive bail conditions, Miao had lost his job since his arrest.
Radio NZ
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Eromo also met with Miao and agreed to participate for regular payments, according to the indictment.
Reuters
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The King named the third daughter Miao Shan.
Myths and Legends of China
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Old and young prepare a traditional Miao welcome
Full Circle
Translations for Miao
Portuguese
língua hmong