Pa-leng

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Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Pa-leng: An alternative name for the Chứt ethnic group, a small indigenous community in Vietnam.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Người Pa-leng sinh sống chủ yếu ở miền tây tỉnh Quảng Bình. (The Pa-leng people live mainly in the western part of Quảng Bình province.)
  • Văn hóa truyền thống của dân tộc Pa-leng rất độc đáo. (The traditional culture of the Pa-leng 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

• Người Pa-leng: The Pa-leng people.
• Dân tộc Pa-leng: The Pa-leng ethnic group.
• Chứt: The more common or official name for the same ethnic group.

Synonyms

• Chứt: The primary name for this ethnic group.
• Ethnic minority group: A general term for a small, distinct ethnic community within a larger population.

Related Information

• The Pa-leng (Chứt) are one of the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam, primarily residing in the mountainous regions of central Vietnam.