viet nam

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Proper noun 1. A country in Southeast Asia: Vietnam is a nation located on the eastern coast of the Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. 2. A historical and geopolitical entity: The term refers to the modern state, its territory, its people, and its culture. It specifically denotes the country that achieved independence from France in 1945.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • I traveled to Vietnam last summer to visit Ha Long Bay.
    • The history of Vietnam in the 20th century is complex and significant.
    • Coffee from Vietnam is exported all over the world.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Vietnam War": A specific historical conflict from 1955 to 1975.
    • My grandfather served during the Vietnam War.
  • Used in formal or diplomatic contexts to refer to the state.
    • The ambassador presented his credentials to the government of Vietnam.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vietnamese (adjective): Of or relating to Vietnam, its people, or their language.
    • I love Vietnamese food.
  • Vietnamese (noun): A person from Vietnam; the official language of Vietnam.
    • She is a Vietnamese living abroad.
    • He is learning to speak Vietnamese.
Synonyms
  • Socialist Republic of Vietnam: The official long-form name of the country.
  • Annam (historical): An archaic name for a region in central Vietnam, used primarily in historical contexts.
Related Phrases
  • "Vietnam era": Pertaining to the period of the Vietnam War.
    • This is a Vietnam-era helicopter.
  • "Vietnam veteran": A person who served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War.
    • The organization provides support for Vietnam veterans.
Noun
  1. a communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in 1945