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nước Bắc

[nɨək̚˧˦ ʔɓak̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) synonym of Trung Hoa (“China”)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trung Quốc

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NounRegister: formal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

卒代茹陳，𢀥命𢀨使渃北。Toward the end of the Trần dynasty, [Hồ Tông Thốc] received orders to go on a diplomatic mission to the Northern country (China).

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Common questions

What does “nước Bắc” mean?

(noun) synonym of Trung Hoa (“China”)

Is “nước Bắc” formal or informal?

nước Bắc is generally formal.

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