ˈminjēˈä, -nˈjä noun
( plural min-chia )
Usage: usually capitalized M
Etymology: Chinese (Pekingese) Min 2 -chia 2 , from min 2 people + chia 2 family
1.
a. : a people constituting a sinicized remnant of the Tai of southwest China
b. : a member of such people
2. : the language of the Min-chia people