Dao (dân tộc)

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Dao (ethnic group): The name of one of the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam, part of the country's multi-ethnic community. The Dao people have a distinct culture, language, and history.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Người Dao có trang phục truyền thống rất sặc sỡ. (The Dao people have very colorful traditional clothing.)
    • Nhiều người Dao sinh sống ở các tỉnh miền núi phía Bắc. (Many Dao people live in the northern mountainous provinces.)
    • Văn hóa của dân tộc Dao rất phong phú. (The culture of the Dao ethnic group is very rich.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Người Dao": Dao person or people. This is the standard and respectful way to refer to members of this ethnic group.

    • Người Dao nổi tiếng với nghề thuốc nam. (The Dao people are famous for their herbal medicine.)

  • "Dân tộc Dao": Dao ethnicity. Used in formal, anthropological, or administrative contexts.

    • Dân tộc Dao có nhiều nhóm địa phương khác nhau. (The Dao ethnicity has many different local subgroups.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Yao: The international name for the broader ethnic group to which the Vietnamese Dao belong, also found in China, Laos, and Thailand.

    • Người Dao ở Việt Nam có liên hệ với nhóm Yao ở Trung Quốc. (The Dao in Vietnam are connected to the Yao group in China.)

  • Người Mông: Hmong people, another highland ethnic group in Vietnam, often mentioned alongside the Dao in discussions of regional ethnic diversity.

Synonyms
  • Yao: The international ethnonym.
  • Dao people: A direct English translation.
Related Cultural Notes

  • Lễ Cấp sắc (Lễ Quá tang): A crucial coming-of-age ritual for Dao men, involving ceremonies to receive spiritual ranks and knowledge.

    • Lễ Cấp sắc là nghi lễ quan trọng nhất của người Dao. (The "Cap sac" ceremony is the most important ritual for the Dao people.)

  • Thổ cẩm Dao: Traditional Dao brocade fabric, known for its intricate patterns and indigo dye.

    • Thổ cẩm Dao được làm hoàn toàn thủ công. (Dao brocade is made entirely by hand.)