Pu Thênh

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Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An alternate name for the Khơ-mú ethnic group: "Pu Thênh" is an ethnonym used to refer to the Khơ-mú people, an ethnic group primarily residing in the mountainous regions of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Người Pu Thênh có nền văn hóa lâu đời. (The Pu Thênh people have a long-standing culture.)
  • Nghiên cứu về ngôn ngữ của dân tộc Pu Thênh. (Research on the language of the Pu Thênh ethnic group.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "Pu Thênh" is used primarily in anthropological, ethnographic, and official contexts when referring to this community. It is less common in everyday conversation than the name "Khơ-mú."

Variants and Related Words

• Khơ-mú (Proper noun): The more common and official name for the same ethnic group.
  • Dân tộc Khơ-mú là một trong 54 dân tộc anh em ở Việt Nam. (The Khơ-mú ethnic group is one of the 54 brother ethnic groups in Vietnam.)

Synonyms

• Khơ-mú: The primary synonym, referring to the same ethnic community.