Nam Kỳ
nounproper nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [naːm˧˧ ki˨˩]Huế [naːm˧˧ kɪj˦˩]Saigon [naːm˧˧ kɪj˨˩] browser voice
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Nam Kỳ means Cochinchina; initially known as Lower Cochinchina.
Also spelled Nam Kì — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 南圻
Meanings of Nam Kỳ in English
Noun
- Cochinchina, a French colony from 1862 to 1949; initially known as Lower Cochinchina
- Cộng hòa Tự trị Nam Kì .Autonomous Republic of Cochinchina.
- Southerner
Proper noun
- Cochinchina
Adjective
- Cochinchinese
- informal pertaining to Southern Vietnam
Synonyms and antonyms of Nam Kỳ
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 南圻.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nam Kỳ mean in English?
Nam Kỳ (noun) means "Cochinchina; initially known as Lower Cochinchina".
How do you pronounce Nam Kỳ?
IPA: Hanoi [naːm˧˧ ki˨˩]; Saigon [naːm˧˧ kɪj˨˩]. Tones: nam — level tone (ngang), kỳ — falling tone (huyền).
Is Nam Kỳ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Nam Kỳ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 南圻.