Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • An alternate name for the Chứt ethnic group: "Mã Liềng" is another designation for the Chứt, an ethnic group native to Vietnam.
   • The name of a specific subgroup of the Chứt people: It refers to one of the smaller constituent groups within the broader Chứt ethnic community.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Người Mã Liềng sinh sống chủ yếu ở miền tây tỉnh Quảng Bình. (The Mã Liềng people live mainly in the western part of Quảng Bình province.)
  • Văn hóa của nhóm Mã Liềng rất độc đáo. (The culture of the Mã Liềng subgroup is very unique.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used primarily in ethnographic, anthropological, and official administrative contexts when referring to this specific community.

Variants and Related Words

• Chứt (Proper Noun): The primary ethnic group name which encompasses the Mã Liềng and other subgroups like the Rục, Sách, and Arem.

Synonyms

• Chứt ethnic group: The main ethnic designation.
• Chứt people: A general term for the ethnic community.

Notes on Usage

• "Mã Liềng" is a specific ethnonym. It should be capitalized and used with respect when referring to the identity and culture of this community.
• It is not a common word in general daily conversation but is important in discussions about Vietnam's ethnic diversity.