Kho facts for kids

Kho is a word that can mean many different things! It's like a word that has several jobs, depending on where you hear it. This page will help you understand some of the most common meanings of "Kho."

Cooking and Culture

Kho (Cooking Technique)

In Vietnamese cuisine, "Kho" is a special way of cooking. It means to braise or stew food, often with a mix of fish sauce, sugar, and water or coconut water. The food is cooked slowly until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. This method gives dishes a rich, savory, and slightly sweet flavor. A popular dish is cá kho tộ, which is fish cooked in a clay pot.

Kho (Traditional Outfit)

The Kho (also known as Bakhu) is a traditional outfit. It is worn by the Bhutia people and other ethnic Tibetans. These groups live in places like Sikkim, a state in northeastern India. The Kho is a loose, robe-like garment. It is usually made from wool or cotton. People often wear it with a belt and sometimes a special hat.

Kho Kho (Sport)

Kho kho is a very popular tag sport. It is played in India and Pakistan. Two teams compete against each other. One team sits on the ground in a line, and the other team tries to tag them. The game is fast-paced and needs quick thinking and agility. It is one of the oldest traditional outdoor sports in India.

Languages and People

Kho-Bwa Languages

The Kho-Bwa languages are a small group of languages. They are spoken in the Arunachal Pradesh region of northeastern India. These languages are also known as Bugunish or Kamengic. They are part of the larger Sino-Tibetan language family.

Khowar Language

The Khowar language is an Indo-Aryan language. It belongs to the Dardic branch of this language family. Khowar is mainly spoken in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is also spoken in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan and Jammu and Kashmir.

Kho People

The Kho people are an ethnic group. They live in parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. They are closely linked to the Khowar language. Many Kho people speak Khowar as their native language.

Kho Mu People

The Kho Mu people are also known as the Khmu people. They are an indigenous group. They are native to Laos. They also live in parts of Vietnam, Thailand, and China. The Khmu are known for their rich oral traditions and unique music. They are one of the largest ethnic groups in Laos.

Kho (Surname)

Kho is also a way to write the Chinese surname Xǔ (許). This spelling is common in the Hokkien dialect. Many people of Chinese descent in Southeast Asia use this romanization for their family name.

Places Called Kho

Kho Wang District

Kho Wang District is an area in Yasothon Province. This province is located in northeastern Thailand. It is one of the smaller districts in the province.

Kho Phi Phi

Kho Phi Phi refers to the Phi Phi Islands. These are a group of beautiful islands in Thailand. They are famous for their stunning beaches, clear waters, and limestone cliffs. Many tourists visit them for snorkeling and diving.

Don Kho

Don Kho is a small island. It is located in the Mekong River. The Mekong River flows through several countries in Southeast Asia. Don Kho is known for its peaceful atmosphere and local crafts.

Kho-kyin

Kho-kyin is a village. It is found in Bhamo Township. This township is part of Bhamo District in Myanmar.

Related Pages

• Khoe (disambiguation)