高棉

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Chinese

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(高棉)

Etymology

Ultimately from Khmer ខ្មែរ (khmae), perhaps via Thai เขมร (kà-měen, Khmer).

Pronunciation


Proper noun

高棉

  1. (dated or regional) Cambodia (a country in Southeast Asia); Kampuchea; Khmer
    紅色高棉红色高棉  ―  Hóngsè Gāomián  ―  Khmer Rouge
    高棉高棉  ―  gāomián  ―  Khmer (language)

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Descendants

Sino-Xenic (高棉):
  • Vietnamese: Cao Miên (高棉)