Hoa Kì

See also: hoaky

Vietnamese

Alternative forms

Hoa Kỳ
(Southern Vietnam, dated) Huê Kì, Huê Kỳ
(abbreviation) HK

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 花旗, composed of 花 (“flower”) and 旗 (“flag”), so called due to the impression of the Cantonese people who first saw the flag. For more details, see "Flower Flag" arrives in Asia.

Pronunciation

(Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [hwaː˧˧ ki˨˩]
(Huế) IPA^(key): [hwaː˧˧ kɪj˦˩]
(Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA^(key): [waː˧˧ kɪj˨˩]
Homophone: HK

Proper noun

(formal) United States, United States of America

Synonyms

HK
Hợp chúng quốc Hoa Kì, Hợp chúng quốc Hoa Kỳ (formal)
nước Mĩ, nước Mỹ (informal)
Mĩ, Mỹ (informal)
Mĩ Quốc, Mỹ Quốc (dated)

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