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Meaning
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rural commune
The primary administrative unit in rural areas of Vietnam, usually consisting of several smaller hamlets or villages.
vi Xã của tôi có nhiều cánh đồng lúa xanh mướt.
en My rural commune has many green rice fields.
commune (in other countries)
A term used to refer to any small local administrative division in foreign countries that is similar to a commune.
vi Ông ấy đang nghiên cứu về các đơn vị xã ở các nước châu Âu.
en He is studying commune-level administrative units in European countries.
respected village man
A man living in a village who holds a respected position or a slightly higher social status than other residents.
vi Trong làng, ông ấy được mọi người gọi là ông xã với lòng kính trọng.
en In the village, he is known as a respected village man.