Xov Tshoj
Green Hmong
Etymology
From Mandarin 小朝 ("Lesser Dynasty"), according to the Chinese cultural and historical sphere of influence, i.e. a metaphor for Vietnam. In contrast to Tuam Tshoj (大朝, "Greater Dynasty"), i.e. China.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sɒ˧˦.t͡ʂʰɒ˥˧/
Proper noun
Xov Tshoj
- (archaic) Vietnam (a country in Southeast Asia)
- (historical) Vietnamese dynasties
See also
White Hmong
Etymology
From Mandarin 小朝 ("Lesser Dynasty"), according to the Chinese cultural and historical sphere of influence, i.e. a metaphor for Vietnam. In contrast to Tuam Tshoj (大朝, "Greater Dynasty"), i.e. China.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sɒ˧˦.t͡ʂʰɒ˥˧/
Proper noun
Xov Tshoj
- (archaic) Vietnam (a country in Southeast Asia)
- (historical) Vietnamese dynasties
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