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

1. (archaic) Vietnam (a country in Southeast Asia)
2. (historical) Vietnamese dynasties

Adjective

Xov Tshoj

1. (archaic) Vietnamese
2. (historical) Vietnamese dynasties

See also

• Viaj, Viaj Naab, Nyaab Laaj

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

1. (archaic) Vietnam (a country in Southeast Asia)
2. (historical) Vietnamese dynasties

Adjective

Xov Tshoj

1. (archaic) Vietnamese
2. (historical) Vietnamese dynasties

See also

• Viaj, Viaj Naab, Nyab Laj