Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Savage, barbarous: "man di" describes a state of being uncivilized, primitive, or culturally backward, often from a historical or ethnocentric perspective.
   • Uncivilized: It refers to peoples or societies perceived as lacking the refinements of an advanced civilization.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Người ta thường gọi các bộ lạc chưa phát triển là man di. (People often called undeveloped tribes savage.)
  • Quan niệm về "man di" và "văn minh" đã thay đổi nhiều. (The concept of "barbarous" and "civilized" has changed a lot.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in historical or anthropological contexts to describe past perceptions, often carrying a critical or outdated connotation.
  • Từ "man di" trong sử sách phản ánh cách nhìn của người xưa. (The word "savage" in historical texts reflects the viewpoint of people in the past.)

Variants and Related Words

• Man rợ (adj): A synonym with a similar meaning of barbaric or savage.
• Dã man (adj): Brutal, cruel; often used for actions rather than a state of society (e.g., hành động dã man - a brutal action).

Synonyms

• Barbaric: Very cruel and violent; also uncivilized.
• Primitive: Relating to an early stage of development, simple and not complicated.
• Uncivilized: Not considered to be socially, culturally, or morally advanced.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "man di" is now considered archaic, pejorative, and ethnocentric. In modern discourse, more neutral terms like "các dân tộc thiểu số" (ethnic minorities) or "các nền văn hóa cổ xưa" (ancient cultures) are preferred when referring to historical or less technologically developed societies. Its use primarily appears in historical texts or discussions about historical perspectives.

adj

1. savage, bear barous