corvée labor; hooray; hurrah
Meanings
3 senses · 5 examplesnoun
corvée labor; unpaid forced labor (historical Tibetan system)
technicalHistorical term specific to old Tibetan social systems. Often used in historical or sociological contexts.
The corvée labor system in old Tibet was an important component of the serfdom system.
Serfs were forced to perform corvée labor, transporting goods for their lords.
interjection
hooray; hurrah; a cheer of approval or triumph (from Manchu/Mongolian)
formalOriginally a Manchu/Mongolian term adopted into Chinese, often used in military contexts or to express strong approval. Pronounced with enthusiasm.
The soldiers shouted "Hooray!" and charged at the enemy.
The entire audience let out a simultaneous cheer of "Hooray!"
noun
leather boots or straps (Tibetan traditional footwear)
technicalSpecialized term for traditional Tibetan leather goods. Often used in compound words like 乌拉靴 (wūlā boots).
He was wearing a sturdy pair of traditional Tibetan leather boots.