<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A member of a Tungusic people of Manchuria who conquered China in the 17th century and established a dynasty there (Manchu dynasty, or Ch'ing dynasty 1644–1912).</li><li>A Tungusic language spoken by the Manchu.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Of or relating to the Manchu, their country, or their language.</li></ul>