wu4 zi3 ming4 si5胡志明市
Jyutpingwu4 zi3 ming4 si5
Yalewùh ji mìhng síh
Definition
Ho Chi Minh City, the major city in southern Vietnam formerly known as Saigon.
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How it's used
Locals often still refer to the city as 西貢 in casual conversation, especially when talking about the city's history or older districts. While 胡志明市 is the official name used in formal contexts and travel documents, using the older name is common among those familiar with the region's background.
Examples
I am going to travel to Ho Chi Minh City next month.
Do you know that Ho Chi Minh City used to be called Saigon?
Related words
Common phrases
go to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
