vùng cao

vùng cao

Người dân vùng cao trồng lúa trên các thửa ruộng bậc thang.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Highland region / Upland area: A geographical area, typically a region or territory, characterized by high elevation, such as mountains or plateaus. It often refers to remote, elevated areas, frequently inhabited by ethnic minority communities in Vietnam.
    • The Highlands: Can refer specifically to the mountainous northern regions of Vietnam (e.g., the Northwest Highlands) or the Central Highlands (Tây Nguyên).
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Nhiều dân tộc thiểu số sinh sống ở vùng cao. (Many ethnic minorities live in the highland regions.)
    • Khí hậu vùng cao thường mát mẻ hơn. (The climate in the upland areas is usually cooler.)
    • Chính sách phát triển kinh tế cho vùng cao là rất quan trọng. (Economic development policies for the highlands are very important.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term often carries connotations of remoteness, challenging terrain, and specific socio-cultural contexts distinct from lowland ( or ) areas.
  • "Đồng bào vùng cao": A common phrase meaning "compatriots in the highlands," referring to the ethnic minority communities residing there.
Variants and Related Words

  • Miền núi (n): Mountainous region. A broader, more general term for mountainous areas.

    • Giao thông miền núi còn nhiều khó khăn. (Transportation in mountainous regions still faces many difficulties.)

  • Tây Nguyên (n): The Central Highlands. A specific proper name for a major highland region in Vietnam.

    • Cà phê là cây trồng chủ lực của Tây Nguyên. (Coffee is the main crop of the Central Highlands.)
Synonyms
  • Highlands: Areas of high or mountainous land.
  • Uplands: The higher parts of a region.
  • Mountainous region: An area full of mountains.
Related Terms and Concepts

  • Vùng sâu, vùng xa: Remote and deep-lying areas. Often paired with vùng cao to emphasize isolation and difficulty of access.

    • Các chương trình hỗ trợ cho vùng sâu, vùng xa, vùng cao. (Support programs for remote, deep-lying, and highland areas.)

  • Vùng thấp / Vùng xuôi: Lowland regions. The geographical and cultural counterpart to vùng cao.

    • Người dân vùng xuôi lên thăm vùng cao. (Lowland residents visit the highlands.)