What does nam mean in Vietnam?

In Vietnamese, "nam" means "South". Nam is very important and is an important part of Vietnam's territory. Vietnam is geographically long and narrow from north to south. The south is flat and has a hot and humid climate, while the north is mountainous and cold. The "Delta Area" in the south has a climate suitable for crop growth and is one of Vietnam's important economic zones for industry, agriculture, and fishery. In addition, there are many natural scenic spots in southern Vietnam, such as Mermaid Island, Monkey Mountain, etc., which attract many tourists to visit. Therefore, the position of southern Vietnam is very critical.

"nam" also means "male" in Vietnamese and is widely used to name male children. In Vietnamese culture that cherishes boys, "nam" is given a special meaning. Vietnamese people hope that their children will have a strong physique, brave qualities, and can love their women, so when naming them, they usually add the word "nam" to their names. Boys who grow up in Vietnam are often called "anh Nam" ("anh" means elder brother in Vietnamese) and are regarded as representatives of strength, bravery and reliability. This also shows the Vietnamese people's attitude toward men. respect and appreciation.

In addition, "nam" is often used to describe certain characteristics and behaviors of men in Vietnamese society. For example, "thanh nam" represents an upright and heroic man, "trung nam" represents a middle-aged man, "ngh? s? nam" represents an artist, etc. This usage reflects Vietnamese people’s understanding and evaluation of men, highlighting the difference in gender role division in Vietnamese society. In Vietnamese culture, men play an important role, and society has relatively high expectations and evaluations of men. In this sense, "nam" represents the image and status of Vietnamese men.