Tiếng Việt

Tiếng Việt is the official language of Vietnam, spoken by approximately 86 million people. It belongs to the Austroasiatic language family and has distinct tonal features, meaning the pitch used when pronouncing a word can change its meaning. The language uses a Latin-based alphabet with additional diacritics to represent tones and certain sounds. Tiếng Việt has a rich history influenced by Chinese and French, evident in its vocabulary and script. It serves as a key cultural conduit, reflecting Vietnam’s identity and history, and is used in everyday communication, education, media, and government across the country.