Bắc Kì
[ʔɓak̚˧˦ ki˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) Tonkinese (pertaining to the French protectorate of Tonkin)
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) Northern Vietnamese
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Common questions
What does “Bắc Kì” mean?
(adjective) Tonkinese (pertaining to the French protectorate of Tonkin)
Is “Bắc Kì” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.