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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe capital of Vietnam.
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_____ sits in northern Vietnam, on the banks of the Red River.
Etymology
From Vietnamese Hà Nội, itself from Sino-Vietnamese characters meaning "within the rivers."
Rhymes for Hanoi
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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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