Khả Pẻ
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An alternative name for the Si La ethnic group: "Khả Pẻ" is an ethnonym referring to the Si La people, a small ethnic group primarily residing in mountainous regions of northern Vietnam and Laos.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Người Khả Pẻ có dân số rất ít. (The Khả Pẻ people have a very small population.)
- Văn hóa của dân tộc Khả Pẻ rất độc đáo. (The culture of the Khả Pẻ ethnic group is very unique.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used primarily in ethnographic, anthropological, or official administrative contexts when referring to this specific community.
Variants and Related Words
- Si La: The more common and official name for the same ethnic group.
- Tiếng nói của người Si La thuộc ngữ hệ Tạng-Miến. (The language of the Si La people belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family.)
Synonyms
- Si La: The primary synonym, referring to the same ethnic group.
Cultural Note
- The Si La (Khả Pẻ) are one of Vietnam's 54 officially recognized ethnic groups, known for their distinct language, traditional clothing, and customs.