English-Borrowed Words in Vietnamese Language Posted by Kandle Dart on Jul 27, 2021
Just like any other language, Vietnamese vocabulary includes many borrowed words from different countries that have influenced Vietnamese culture throughout its history. The majority of the borrowed words are from Chinese, French, and English. It’s easy to understand why there are so many Chinese, French, and English borrowed words in the Vietnamese vocabulary. Looking at…
The Dog Says Woof! Woof! Posted by Kandle Dart on Jul 19, 2021
Last week, I wrote a blog about cats. It’s not fair for dog lovers if I don’t give equal attention to dogs. Thus, this post is dedicated to the word “dog”. Like cats, dogs also are one of the twelve animals of the Vietnamese zodiac. DOG WORDS Con chó (The dog) Gâu gâu! (Woof woof!) Giống…
The Cat Says Meow! Posted by Kandle Dart on Jul 12, 2021
Meow! This post is dedicated to the word “cat”. It’s all about “cat” in the Vietnamese culture, language, belief, and its metaphoric use. Whether you are a cat lover or not, you may find that cats play a significant role in our human history, dating back thousands of years. In Vietnamese culture, the cat is one…
Summertime Posted by Kandle Dart on Jul 5, 2021
Father’s Day is usually marked as the start of Summer in the United States. However, the celebration of July 4th, Independence Day, is the real kick off for all summer activities. The end of summertime is usually marked by the celebration of Labor Day in early September. Officially, the summer of 2021 started on June…
More to see in the Central of Vietnam Posted by Kandle Dart on Jun 28, 2021
In the previous blog post, I took you briefly to visit Hue and Hoi An, the two well known locations for tourists worth exploring. Continuing on the tour of central Vietnam, don’t miss the chance to see two more UNESCO Di sản thế giới (Word Heritage) sites: Thánh địa Mỹ Sơn (My Son Sanctuary) and…
Touring the Central of Vietnam Posted by Kandle Dart on Jun 22, 2021
The central region of Vietnam has so much to offer, if you are into history, culture, and sightseeing. While the North has Hanoi, the capital of many dynasties in the past, and four UNESCO Di sản thế giới (Word Heritage) sites, the Central has plenty of its own glorious tourist attractions. The Central region also…
Father’s Day & Words for “Father” in Vietnamese Posted by Kandle Dart on Jun 14, 2021
Last month, we celebrated Mother’s Day in America on May 9th. This month, it’s the fathers turn to be celebrated, and their “glorious” day this year is on Sunday, June 20th. Along with the word “mother”, “father” also is one of the words that any child would say when he/she starts learning how to speak…