Quốc xã
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Quốc xã means Nazi; National Socialist.
Meanings of Quốc xã in English
Adjective
- Nazi, National Socialist
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, Quốc xã could be written as 國社. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Blend of quốc gia (“national”) + xã hội chủ nghĩa (“socialism”).
Frequently asked questions
What does Quốc xã mean in English?
Quốc xã (adjective) means "Nazi; National Socialist".
How do you pronounce Quốc xã?
IPA: Hanoi [kuək̚˧˦ saː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [wək̚˦˥ saː˨˩˦]. Tones: quốc — rising tone (sắc), xã — creaky rising tone (ngã).