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ancient northern/western tribes; recklessly; beard; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesnoun
ancient non-Han peoples to the north and west of China
literaryHistorically used to refer to various nomadic tribes like the Xiongnu. Used in historical or literary contexts.
The Tang Dynasty frequently interacted with the Hu peoples.
The huqin is a musical instrument that originated from the Hu regions.
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The Uprising of the Five Barbarians was a historical event at the end of the Western Jin Dynasty.
adverb
recklessly; carelessly; arbitrarily
informalUsed as a prefix to form words indicating rash, unreasonable, or nonsensical actions.
Don't talk nonsense!
He always acts recklessly, which makes people uneasy.
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This problem requires careful consideration; you can't just guess wildly.
noun
mustache; beard
literaryLiterary term for facial hair; often used in compounds.
He has a full beard.
Your beard is too long; it's time for a shave.
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Guan Yu was known as the 'Lord of the Beautiful Beard'.
proper noun
a Chinese surname
My surname is Hu, the Hu made of the characters for 'ancient' and 'moon'.
Hu Jintao formerly served as President of the People's Republic of China.