ho chi minh city
ho chi minh city Lexical Profile
• noun
The largest city in Vietnam by population, located in the southern part of the country near the Mekong Delta, serving as a primary economic and financial hub.
"During our tour of Southeast Asia, we spent three days exploring the bustling markets and historic French colonial architecture of Ho Chi Minh City."
Word Nuance & Usage
Although officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1976, the former name 'Saigon' is still widely and colloquially used by both locals and foreigners, especially when referring to the city's central District 1.
Word Origin & Etymology
Officially renamed in 1976 in honor of Ho Chi Minh, the communist revolutionary leader of North Vietnam, following the fall of South Vietnam and the reunification of the country. It was previously known as Saigon.
Usage Trend
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