Nam Kì
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) Cochinchina
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cộng Hòa Tự Trị Nam Kì .Autonomous Republic of Cochinchina.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) Southerner
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) Cochinchinese
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) pertaining to Southern Vietnam
Register: informal
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Common questions
What does “Nam Kì” mean?
(noun) Cochinchina
Is “Nam Kì” formal or informal?
Nam Kì is generally informal.
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