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)