zhalao

Dongxiang

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Mongolic *jalaxu.

Perhaps related to Proto-Turkic *jāĺ. (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)

Compare Mongolian залуу (zaluu, “young”), Daur jaloo, Turkish yaş (“age”), Kazakh жас (jas, “young”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡ʂɑˈlɑw/

Noun

zhalao

  1. youngster, young person
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