Việt Nam hoá
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [viət̚˧˨ʔ naːm˧˧ hwaː˧˦]Huế [viək̚˨˩ʔ naːm˧˧ hwaː˨˩˦]Saigon [viək̚˨˩˨ naːm˧˧ waː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Việt Nam hoá means to Vietnamize; to assimilate with Vietnamese culture.
Chinese characters: 越南化 (越南 “Vietnam” + 化 “-ize”)
Meanings of Việt Nam hoá in English
Verb
- to Vietnamize, to assimilate with Vietnamese culture
- Vietnam War to Vietnamize, to reduce US involvement in the Vietnam War by replacing American troops with Vietnamese troops ≈ phi Mĩ hoá
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 越南化, composed of 越南 (“Vietnam”) and 化 (“-ize”).
Frequently asked questions
What does Việt Nam hoá mean in English?
Việt Nam hoá (verb) means "to Vietnamize; to assimilate with Vietnamese culture".
How do you pronounce Việt Nam hoá?
IPA: Hanoi [viət̚˧˨ʔ naːm˧˧ hwaː˧˦]; Saigon [viək̚˨˩˨ naːm˧˧ waː˦˥]. Tones: việt — heavy tone (nặng), nam — level tone (ngang), hoá — rising tone (sắc).
Is Việt Nam hoá a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Việt Nam hoá is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 越南化.