Xtiêng
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An ethnic group: The name of one of the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups living within the territory of Vietnam.
- A language: The language spoken by the Xtiêng ethnic group.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Ethnic group):
- Người Xtiêng chủ yếu sinh sống ở vùng Tây Nguyên. (The Xtiêng people primarily live in the Central Highlands region.)
- Dân tộc Xtiêng có nền văn hóa truyền thống phong phú. (The Xtiêng ethnic group has a rich traditional culture.)
Proper noun (Language):
- Tiếng Xtiêng thuộc ngữ hệ Nam Á. (The Xtiêng language belongs to the Austroasiatic language family.)
- Bà cụ ấy vẫn nói thạo tiếng Xtiêng. (That elderly woman still speaks the Xtiêng language fluently.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in official, academic, and cultural contexts to refer specifically to this ethnic and linguistic identity. It is not used in general daily conversation unless discussing ethnicity or linguistics.
Variants and Related Words
Người Xtiêng (n): The Xtiêng people.
- Người Xtiêng giỏi nghề đan lát. (The Xtiêng people are skilled at weaving.)
Tiếng Xtiêng (n): The Xtiêng language.
- Việc bảo tồn tiếng Xtiêng đang được quan tâm. (The preservation of the Xtiêng language is receiving attention.)
Synonyms
- Ethnic group: A community or population with shared cultural traditions.
- Language: A system of communication used by a particular community.
Related Terms
Dân tộc thiểu số (n): Ethnic minority.
- Xtiêng là một dân tộc thiểu số ở Việt Nam. (Xtiêng is an ethnic minority in Vietnam.)
Tây Nguyên (n): The Central Highlands (the primary region where the Xtiêng people reside).
- Văn hóa cồng chiêng Tây Nguyên có ảnh hưởng đến văn hóa Xtiêng. (The Central Highlands gong culture has influenced Xtiêng culture.)