Qing Bannerman; Manchu
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Qing Dynasty Bannerman; Manchu
archaicHistorical term referring to members of the Eight Banners (八旗) military and social system during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). The term carries ethnic connotations, specifically referring to Manchu people, though technically other ethnic groups (Mongols and Han Chinese) could also be enrolled in the banners. In modern usage, it appears mainly in historical and literary contexts.
Tā他
zǔ祖
shang上
shì是
zhèng正
huáng黄
qí旗
de的
qí旗
rén人
。
His ancestors were Bannermen from the Plain Yellow Banner.
Qīng清
dài代
qí旗
rén人
xiǎng享
yǒu有
tè特
shū殊
de的
shè社
huì会
dì地
wèi位
hé和
fèng俸
lù禄
。
Bannermen enjoyed special social status and stipends during the Qing Dynasty.
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Hěn很
duō多
zhù著
míng名
de的
wén文
xué学
jiā家
rú如
Lǎo老
Shě舍
、
Cáo曹
Xuě雪
qín芹
dōu都
shì是
qí旗
rén人
chū出
shēn身
。
Many famous writers such as Lao She and Cao Xueqin came from Bannerman families.