檀檀

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Chinese

phonetic
simp. and trad.
(檀檀)

Etymology

From the name of the Rouran khagan Yujiulü Datan, who ruled from 414 to 429.

Pronunciation


Proper noun

檀檀

  1. (historical) Synonym of 柔然 (Róurán, Rouran, an ancient ethnic group in China)