Why Vietnam uses Latin Characters as their Alphabet

Описание: Why Does Vietnam Use Latin Characters for Their Alphabet? | The Story Behind the Vietnamese Writing System

Have you ever wondered why Vietnam uses the Latin alphabet for its writing system? In this video, we dive into the fascinating history of the Vietnamese language and how it transitioned from ancient scripts to the modern Latin-based alphabet, known as Chữ Quốc Ngữ. We’ll explore the influence of French colonization, the role of Catholic missionaries, and the reasons behind the adoption of this writing system, which sets Vietnam apart from many other Asian countries.

Join us as we uncover:

• The origins of Chữ Nôm (Vietnam’s ancient script)
• How missionaries like Alexandre de Rhodes shaped the modern alphabet
• The impact of colonization and modernization on Vietnamese culture and language

If you’re interested in the history of languages or the cultural shifts that shaped Vietnam, this is a video you won’t want to miss!

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