also: トンシャンぞく
Dongxiang people
Refers to the Dongxiang ethnic group, one of China's officially recognized minorities, primarily residing in Gansu Province. The term is used in ethnological and geographical contexts.
The Dongxiang people are one of China's ethnic minorities.
Many Dongxiang people live in Gansu Province.
Katakana spelling of the Chinese-derived name, commonly used alongside kanji.
Alternate katakana spelling reflecting a different romanization of the Chinese name.
From Chinese 東鄉族 / 东乡族 (Dōngxiāng zú), referring to the Dongxiang ethnic group. The Japanese readings ドンシャンぞく and トンシャンぞく are phonetic approximations of the Chinese name.