ไทลื้อ
Tai Lue people
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- 1 Tai Lue people、Tai Lue、of the Tai Lue people
This word refers to the Tai Lue people, a Tai ethnic group found in areas such as Xishuangbanna in Yunnan and northern Thailand. It is also used after nouns to describe things connected with Tai Lue language, culture, textiles, and traditions.
Tai Lue people、Tai Lue、of the Tai Lue people
It names the Tai Lue people and can follow another noun to mean “Tai Lue” in the sense of ethnic, cultural, or linguistic association.
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เขาเป็นคนไทลื้อ khǎw pen khon thay lʉ́ʉ He is Tai Lue. เขาเป็นคนไทลื้อ details
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ภาษาไทลื้อ phaasǎa thay lʉ́ʉ the Tai Lue language ภาษาไทลื้อ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ไทลื้อ is an ethnic name. ไท points to the broader Tai peoples, and ลื้อ identifies the Lue group. For people, ชาวไทลื้อ and คนไทลื้อ are natural forms. To specify the language, use ภาษาไทลื้อ; for culture, use วัฒนธรรมไทลื้อ.
Usage
This word is used in contexts about ethnicity, regional culture, tourism, traditional dress, textiles, and language. It often appears when describing northern Thailand or the Xishuangbanna area of Yunnan.
Caution
Do not confuse it with คนไทย, “Thai person,” or ภาษาไทย, “Thai language.” ไทลื้อ is a more specific ethnic name, so use it respectfully and neutrally when referring to people.