Hà Lội

Vietnamese

Etymology

From Hà Nội. Originated from the /l/-/n/ merger that historically occurred in certain areas of Hanoi and is still relevant in many areas of Northern Vietnam.

Pronunciation

  • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [haː˨˩ loj˧˨ʔ]
  • (Huế) IPA(key): [haː˦˩ loj˨˩ʔ]
  • (Saigon) IPA(key): [haː˨˩ loj˨˩˨]

Proper noun

Hà Lội

  1. (humorous, colloquial) Hanoi

See also

  • Xì Gòn (Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City)
  • Quảng Nôm (Quang Nam Province)