Officially, the southern metropoliss name is Ho Chi Minh City, and has been for many years, but there are still a number of locals and visitors alike that call it Saigon. However, nowadays, the two names are not used to make any kind of political statement; they are simply alternate ways of referring to the city.

What is Sài Gòn called right now?

The current name, Ho Chi Minh City, was given after reunification in 1976 to honor Ho Chi Minh. Even today, however, the informal name of Sài Gòn remains in daily speech both domestically and internationally, especially among the Vietnamese diaspora.

Is Sài Gòn a word?

former name of Ho Chi Minh City: capital of former South Vietnam 1954–76.

What does Sài Gòn mean in English?

• SAIGON (noun) Meaning: A city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina. Classified under: Nouns denoting spatial position.

What does imprudence mean in English?

: not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment an imprudent investor.

Is the Viet Cong still active?

In 1976, the Viet Cong was disbanded after Vietnam was formally reunited under communist rule. The Viet Cong tried to create a popular uprising in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War with their 1968 Tet Offensive but were able to seize control of just a few small districts in the Mekong Delta region.

Is imprudence a real word?

Imprudence sometimes gets people in trouble, because it means a lack of care or thoughtfulness. The imprudence of not wearing your gloves in the winter might result in frostbite on your fingers. A persons imprudence is her tendency to rush headlong into decisions or actions without careful contemplation.

What means Dolo?

Put simply, dolo is “solo,” e.g., Im rolling dolo into the club, or going alone as opposed to with friends. Dolo can also mean “secretly” or, to use another slang expression, on the down low. Dolo often appears in the phrase solo-dolo, which can mean doing something alone but, apparently, being chilled about it.