Ca-tang

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Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An alternate name for the Co Tu ethnic group: "Ca-tang" is a term used to refer to the Co Tu people, an ethnic minority group primarily residing in the mountainous regions of Central Vietnam.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Người Ca-tang có nghề dệt thổ cẩm rất đẹp. (The Ca-tang people have a very beautiful brocade weaving craft.)
  • Văn hóa Ca-tang rất phong phú. (Ca-tang culture is very rich.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "Ca-tang" is often used in anthropological, cultural, or historical contexts when discussing the ethnic groups of Vietnam. It is less common in everyday modern usage than "Cơ Tu."

Variants and Related Words

• Cơ Tu (Proper noun): The more standard and contemporary name for the same ethnic group.
  • Làng của người Cơ Tu nằm trên núi. (The village of the Co Tu people is located in the mountains.)

Synonyms

• Co Tu people: The direct English equivalent for the ethnic group.
• Highlanders: A general term for ethnic groups living in Vietnam's highlands, which includes the Co Tu.

Related Cultural Notes

• Ca-tang (Co Tu) culture: Known for distinctive communal houses (Gươl), traditional festivals, and intricate textile patterns.
  • Lễ hội của người Ca-tang thường gắn liền với nông nghiệp. (The festivals of the Ca-tang people are often associated with agriculture.)