TÆ¡-hung

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • An alternate name for the Chứt ethnic group: "Tơ-hung" is a specific ethnonym referring to one of the many ethnic groups in Vietnam, primarily residing in the mountainous regions of central Vietnam.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Người Tơ-hung có nền văn hóa truyền thống rất phong phú. (The Tơ-hung people have a very rich traditional culture.)
    • Một số nghiên cứu nhân chủng học tập trung vào cộng đồng Tơ-hung. (Some anthropological studies focus on the Tơ-hung community.)
Advanced Usage
  • This term is used primarily in ethnographic, anthropological, and official administrative contexts when referring to this specific ethnic community.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chứt (Proper noun): The more common and official name for this ethnic group.
    • Dân tộc Chứt là một trong 54 dân tộc anh em tại Việt Nam. (The Chứt ethnic group is one of the 54 brother ethnic groups in Vietnam.)
Synonyms
  • Chứt ethnic group: The primary synonym for "Tơ-hung."
Related Information
  • The Chứt (Tơ-hung) people are an Austroasiatic-speaking group, part of the Vietic branch, and are recognized as one of Vietnam's 54 official ethnic groups. Their traditional livelihood is often based on swidden agriculture and forest product gathering.