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    Using 越南 (Yuènán) to mean "Vietnam"

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    Explanation

    越南 (Yuènán) is a proper noun meaning "Vietnam." It is the standard Chinese name for the country, composed of 越 (Viet) and 南 (south). It is used in geographical, cultural, and political contexts.

    Examples

    • 他去越南出差了，下周才回来。

      tā qù Yuènán chūchāi le, xià zhōu cái huílái.

      He went to Vietnam on a business trip and won't be back until next week.

    • 越南的咖啡在世界上很有名。

      Yuènán de kāfēi zài shìjiè shàng hěn yǒumíng.

      Vietnamese coffee is very famous in the world.

    • 我计划暑假去越南旅游。

      wǒ jìhuà shǔjià qù Yuènán lǚyóu.

      I plan to travel to Vietnam during summer vacation.

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