Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

Bắc Kì

[ʔɓak̚˧˦ ki˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) Tonkinese (pertaining to the French protectorate of Tonkin)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thuộc Tonkin

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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 ↗

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) Northern Vietnamese

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

miền Bắc Việt

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⚠ Register: offensiveConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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.

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