jyut6 naam4 waa2越南話越南话
Jyutpingjyut6 naam4 waa2
Yaleyuht nàahm wá
Definition
Vietnamese; the Vietnamese language.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to the language spoken in Vietnam. When discussing the people or the country, use 越南人 or 越南. It is common to use 識講 to describe the ability to speak a language.
Examples
His family members usually speak Vietnamese.
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Grammar guides
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