Cù Tê

Cù Tê

Một phụ nữ dân tộc Cù Tê đang dệt vải thổ cẩm truyền thống.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • An alternative name for the La Chí ethnic group: "Cù Tê" is one of the names used to refer to the La Chí people, an ethnic group primarily residing in the northern mountainous regions of Vietnam, particularly in Hà Giang province.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Người Cù Tê có nghề dệt vải truyền thống rất đẹp. (The Cù Tê people have a very beautiful traditional weaving craft.)
    • Lễ hội của dân tộc Cù Tê thường diễn ra vào mùa xuân. (The festival of the Cù Tê ethnic group often takes place in spring.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "Cù Tê" may be encountered in anthropological, ethnographic, or official administrative contexts when referring to this specific community.
Variants and Related Words
  • La Chí (Proper noun): The more common and official name for the same ethnic group.
    • Dân tộc La Chí chủ yếu sinh sống ở tỉnh Hà Giang. (The La Chí ethnic group mainly lives in Hà Giang province.)
Synonyms
  • La Chí: The primary synonym, referring to the same ethnic group.
Cultural Note
  • The La Chí (Cù Tê) people are recognized as one of Vietnam's 54 official ethnic groups. They have a distinct language, culture, and traditional practices, including unique agricultural methods and festivals.