Lô Lô Đen

Một phụ nữ Lô Lô Đen thêu hoa văn truyền thống trên tấm vải.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Black Lô Lô: The name of a specific subgroup within the Lô Lô ethnic group in Vietnam, distinguished by cultural and traditional dress, particularly the predominant use of black in their clothing.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Người Lô Lô Đen chủ yếu sinh sống ở tỉnh Hà Giang. (The Black Lô Lô people mainly live in Hà Giang province.)
  • Trang phục truyền thống của người Lô Lô Đen rất đặc sắc. (The traditional costume of the Black Lô Lô people is very distinctive.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in anthropological and cultural studies to specify this subgroup within the broader Lô Lô ethnicity, often in contrast to other subgroups like the Lô Lô Hoa (Flowery Lô Lô).

Variants and Related Words

• Dân tộc Lô Lô (n): The Lô Lô ethnic group.
• Lô Lô Hoa (n): Flowery Lô Lô, another subgroup distinguished by colorful, embroidered clothing.

Synonyms

• Black Lolo: An alternative English transliteration.

Related Cultural Notes

• "Lô Lô": The name of one of the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam.
• The "Đen" (Black) designation typically refers to the color of their traditional women's skirts and headwear, which are dyed a deep indigo black.