鲜卑

noun

an ancient nomadic ethnic group originating in northeastern China and Inner Mongolia; they grew powerful during the late Han dynasty and established the Northern Wei, Northern Qi, and Northern Zhou dynasties during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period

A historically significant ethnic group that played a crucial role in Chinese history. The Xianbei underwent significant Sinicization (汉化) during the Northern Wei dynasty, eventually assimilating into Han Chinese culture.