Mâng Nhé
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An alternate name for the Cống ethnic group: "Mâng Nhé" is an ethnonym referring to a small ethnic group primarily residing in northwestern Vietnam, near the border with Laos. They are officially recognized as part of the Cống people in Vietnam.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Người Mâng Nhé sinh sống chủ yếu ở tỉnh Điện Biên. (The Mâng Nhé people live mainly in Điện Biên province.)
- Văn hóa của dân tộc Mâng Nhé rất độc đáo. (The culture of the Mâng Nhé ethnic group is very unique.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "Mâng Nhé" is used in specific ethnographic and administrative contexts. It is less common than the official name "Cống" but is recognized locally and in academic studies.
Variants and Related Words
- Cống (Proper noun): The official and more widely used name for this ethnic group in Vietnam.
- Dân tộc Cống có dân số khoảng hơn 2,000 người. (The Cống ethnic group has a population of just over 2,000 people.)
Synonyms
- Cống people: The primary synonym, referring to the same ethnic group.
Notes on Usage
- "Mâng Nhé" is a specific alternate name. When referring to this group in general or official contexts, the term "Cống" is typically preferred. "Mâng Nhé" may be used to specify particular communities or in local discourse.