but see Mỹ
The abbreviation usa in Vietnamese refers to the United States of America.
usa is used as an abbreviation for the United States of America.
Meaning: abbreviation of the United States of America (name)
Which one should you use?
While usa is an abbreviation, Mỹ is the standard and most common way to refer to the United States in Vietnamese.
Did you know?
- The word Hoa Kỳ refers to the 'Flower Flag', because Hoa means 'flower' and Kỳ means 'flag'.
- While 'usa' is understood in technical or formal contexts, the word Mỹ is actually a shortened form of the Sino-Vietnamese word Mỹ Quốc, which means 'Beautiful Country'.
- The term Hoa Kỳ is a Sino-Vietnamese loanword, meaning it is derived from Chinese roots rather than being native to the Austroasiatic language family.
Examples in context
- Tôi đến từ Hoa Kỳ.I am from the United States.
- Anh ấy là người Mỹ.He is an American.
- Tôi muốn đi thăm Nước Mỹ.I want to visit the United States.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “usa” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
