noun
Refers to the Miao (Hmong) ethnic group, primarily in China and Southeast Asia. The reading ミャオ is more common; びょう is a rare alternative reading.
中国には苗（ミャオ）族が住んでいる。
The Miao (Hmong) people live in China.
ミャオ族の刺繍はとても美しい。
Miao embroidery is very beautiful.
From Chinese 苗 (Miáo), referring to the Miao ethnic group. The reading ミャオ is derived from Mandarin Chinese, while びょう is a less common Sino-Japanese reading.