jyut6 naam4 gung6 wo4 gwok3越南共和國越南共和国
Jyutpingjyut6 naam4 gung6 wo4 gwok3
Yaleyuht nàahm guhng wòh gwok
Definition
Republic of Vietnam, also known as South Vietnam.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the historical state in the southern part of Vietnam that existed from 1955 to 1975. It is the formal name used in historical and political contexts, distinct from the current Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In casual conversation, people often simply refer to it as 南越 to contrast it with the northern region.
Examples
My grandfather used to do business in the Republic of Vietnam.
Do you know when the Republic of Vietnam ended?
Related words
Common phrases
Government of the Republic of Vietnam
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
