noun Uncommon

Hanoi

hah-NOY

Hanoi (noun) means the capital city of Vietnam. Example: “Hanoi sits in northern Vietnam, on the banks of the Red River.”

noun

The capital city of Vietnam.

"Hanoi sits in northern Vietnam, on the banks of the Red River."

"The Vietnamese government negotiated with the United States from its base in Hanoi."

How to use Hanoi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe capital of Vietnam.

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_____ sits in northern Vietnam, on the banks of the Red River.

From Vietnamese Hà Nội, itself from Sino-Vietnamese characters meaning "within the rivers."

oi JOI ROI moi poi koi Boi Aoi Toi Troi Choi Yayoi

What does “Hanoi” mean?

The word “Hanoi” means the capital city of Vietnam. In plain terms, the capital of Vietnam.

How do you pronounce “Hanoi”?

“Hanoi” is pronounced hah-NOY (/hɑːˈnɔɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hanoi” in a sentence?

Here is “Hanoi” used in a sentence: “Hanoi sits in northern Vietnam, on the banks of the Red River.”

What part of speech is “Hanoi”?

“Hanoi” is a noun.

Is “Hanoi” a common word?

“Hanoi” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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