Cali

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

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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