Tềnh

Tềnh là một dân tộc thiểu số sinh sống ở vùng núi phía Bắc.

Definition

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

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Người Tềnh có nền văn hóa lâu đời. (The Tềnh people have an ancient culture.)
  • Một số cộng đồng Tềnh sinh sống ở tỉnh Nghệ An. (Some Tềnh communities live in Nghệ An province.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "Tềnh" is primarily used in specific regional or anthropological contexts. In official and modern contexts, the name "Khơ-mú" is more commonly used.

Variants and Related Words

• Khơ-mú (proper noun): The more standard and widely recognized name for this ethnic group.
  • Tiếng Khơ-mú thuộc ngữ hệ Nam Á. (The Khơ-mú language belongs to the Austroasiatic language family.)

Synonyms

• Khơ-mú: The standard name for the same ethnic group.

Notes on Usage

• "Tềnh" is a less common variant. When writing or speaking in formal or general contexts, it is recommended to use the term "Khơ-mú" to ensure clarity and alignment with official terminology.