Chuanqing

Not to be confused with Chongqing.

The Chuanqing people (Chinese: 穿青人) are a Han Chinese subgroup. They are said to be descended from Han Chinese soldiers who were sent to Guizhou area in the eighth and ninth centuries to quell Miao rebellions. The Chuanqings view themselves as a distinct people group. Most of them live in Anshun area of Guizhou province. Other locals call the Chuanqings "Da Jiao Ban" (Big Foot) or "Da Xiuzi" (Big Sleeves).

Names

The Liupanshui City Ethnic Gazetteer (2003:178)[1] lists the following names for the Chuanqing people of Liupanshui prefecture.

The Chuanqing are also given various exonyms by the following ethnic groups.[1]

Distribution

The Liupanshui City Ethnic Gazetteer (2003:178)[1] lists populations for the following counties in Liupanshui prefecture.

Language

The Chuanqing speak a Sinitic language. There is frequent SOV word order.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Liupanshui City Ethnic Gazetteer 六盘水市志：民族志 (2003:178). ISBN 7-221-05533-5

See also


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