suǒ​tóu​lǔ

braided captives

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    suǒ​tóu​lǔ

    braided captives

    historical derogatory term used in southern China for northern nomadic tribes, referring to their custom of wearing hair in braids

    索头 (literal) → 索头/索頭 · suǒ​tóu · Suotou 虏 (literal) → 虏/虜 · lǔ · [term of abuse]

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