Old Vietnamese Text

Discussion in 'Vietnamese Chat' started by surplusletterbox, Jun 18, 2014.

  1. surplusletterbox

    surplusletterbox Well-Known Member

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    #1 surplusletterbox, Jun 18, 2014
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  2. Dan

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    Not many Vietnamese can read Chu Nom. I don't even think my great-grandparents could read them, despite being high level officials.

    I for one am thankful Alexandre De Rhodes came and alphabetized our language.
     
    #2 Dan, Jun 18, 2014
  3. chumeo_di_hia

    chumeo_di_hia Active Member

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    Today, we don't use "chữ nôm" anymore :D
     
    #3 chumeo_di_hia, Oct 9, 2014