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ok let's see the word "dai viet"大越.越 is named by a qin dynasty general zhaotuo, including China Guangdong ,guangxi and part of Vietnam.hence from 2000 years ago north Vietnam was deeply influenced by Chinese culture."dai"大,means great,does it have same meaning in your language?Viet Nam was called Dai Viet for almost 1000 years without the approval of China so what makes you think Viet Nam needed "approval" from China to be called " Viet Nam"? Just to let you know, the name Viet Nam lasted from 1802-1820 then we switched to "Dai Nam" after that.
If Viet Nam wants to choose a frame of reference to name " Viet Nam"; then that frame of reference is the Red river delta no doubt about it. Viet Nam's territory has expanded from the Red river down to Phu Quoc island through the course of history. The word "Nam tien" meaning marching South is something that is mentioned throughout our history for a reason.
the word "dai Viet" is absolute a Chinese style name,Chinese sound and meaning