Northern Vietnamese · Standard Vietnamese
The Northern Vietnamese variety of Hanoi. The basis of the national standard and of most Vietnamese taught abroad.
Saigon Vietnamese
Also known as: Southern Vietnamese, Hồ Chí Minh City
The Southern Vietnamese variety of Ho Chi Minh City. The most widely heard variety abroad, carried by the post-1975 Vietnamese diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Saigon Vietnamese?
Saigon Vietnamese is a dialect of Vietnamese.
Which region is Saigon Vietnamese associated with?
Saigon Vietnamese is part of the Southeast Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Saigon Vietnamese known by other names?
Yes — Saigon Vietnamese is also referred to as Southern Vietnamese, Hồ Chí Minh City.
What are the other dialects of Vietnamese?
Vietnamese also includes Hanoi Vietnamese, Huế Vietnamese. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Vietnamese dialects
See on the atlas →Central Vietnamese
The Central Vietnamese variety of Huế. Preserves a distinctive five-tone system and lexicon rooted in the former Nguyễn-dynasty imperial capital.