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🗣️ A Tai language 👤 An ethnic group
Bouyei

Bouyei

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A person from an ethnic group in Guizhou province, China who speaks a Tai language
  • noun
: bouyei
  • The Bouyei community in Guizhou holds an annual festival with music and dance.

Examples

  • A Bouyei elder showed us traditional embroidery patterns passed down through her family.

  • Researchers interviewed three young Bouyei about language transmission and cultural identity.

  • The Bouyei people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Bouyeis celebrate their traditional festivals with music.

  • During the festival, we met a Bouyei musician who played traditional instruments.

  • The Bouyei families in the village are known for their vibrant cultural celebrations.

  • A skilled Bouyei artisan demonstrated the intricate techniques of weaving fabric.

Surface Forms

Bouyei singular
Bouyeis plural

Etymology

Bouyei is the name this ethnic group uses for themselves and basically means 'Bou people' or 'people'. So a Bouyei is a member of that group, which is why the word can mean both a person and their language.