# Cali meaning in Vietnamese: California (A1)

> Cali means “California” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/cali-california/ · Updated 2026-10-18

**Cali**: California

Level: A1 (our estimate)

## 1. California (name)

Short for California: what Vietnamese Americans, and their families in Vietnam, call the state.

- Chị tui ở Cali. — My sister lives in California.
- Saigon: Hè này ba mẹ tui qua Cali chơi. | Hà Nội: Hè này bố mẹ tôi sang Cali chơi. — My parents are visiting California this summer.

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