U Ní
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An alternate name for the Hà Nhì ethnic group: "U Ní" is another term used to refer to the Hà Nhì people, an ethnic group residing primarily in the mountainous regions of northern Vietnam and southern China.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Người U Ní có nghề dệt vải truyền thống rất đẹp. (The U Ní people have a very beautiful traditional weaving craft.)
- Một số cộng đồng U Ní sinh sống ở tỉnh Lào Cai. (Some U Ní communities live in Lao Cai province.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "U Ní" is used in specific ethnographic or cultural contexts. It is less common in general usage than the official name "Hà Nhì."
Variants and Related Words
- Hà Nhì (proper noun): The official and more widely used name for this ethnic group.
- Tiếng Hà Nhì thuộc ngữ hệ Tạng-Miến. (The Hà Nhì language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family.)
Synonyms
- Hà Nhì: The primary name for the same ethnic group.