viet nam
Học thuậtThân 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
- a communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in 1945