民族乡
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Meaning: Ethnic township
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民族乡
民族乡 (mín zú xiāng) refers to an administrative division in China that is designated for ethnic minority groups. It is a special type of township that recognizes and supports the cultural and linguistic heritage of specific ethnic communities.
The word breaks down into 民 (mín), meaning 'people' or 'commoner,' 族 (zú), meaning 'ethnic group' or 'clan,' and 乡 (xiāng), meaning 'township' or 'rural area.' Together, they denote a local administrative unit specifically established for ethnic minorities.
民族乡 are found mainly in rural areas and are designed to preserve the unique customs, languages, and traditions of ethnic groups. They often have greater autonomy in cultural matters and are part of China's broader policy of regional ethnic autonomy.
Example Sentences
在云南省有许多民族乡，这些地方保留了丰富的少数民族文化。
In Yunnan Province, there are many ethnic townships, where the rich ethnic minority cultures are preserved.
这个民族乡以独特的民俗活动吸引了大量游客。
This ethnic township attracts many tourists with its unique folk activities.