Single Consonants
D
Dej
How do you say "hello" in Hmong?
Nyob zoo (NYAW zh-own)
What's the name of our social language program?
Peb Lub Suab, Our Voice
Where did Hmong people originate from?
China
What is the beef noodle soup called?
Pho
Liab, lab
How do you say "yes" in Hmong?
Yog (yaw), Aws (uh)
What does "Merced" mean in English?
Mercy (Spanish)
How many Hmong clans are there?
18 Clans
How many Hmong food stores are in Merced?
2
H
Haus
How do you say "person/people" in Hmong?
Neeg (NEAng)
After a three-year hiatus, what artist just released a single named "Aperture"?
Harry Styles
What war was fought concurrently with the Vietnam War by Hmong people?
The Secret War
What is the minced meat salad combined with mint and other herbs called?
Larb
C
Cws
How do you say "goodbye" in Hmong?
Sib ntsib dua (SHE JEE doua)
What country has the most pyramids in the world?
Sudan
What is a hu plig ("hoo plee") ritual?
A ritual that calls for the return of a soul to its owner, in cases of illness, bad luck, or suffering. Sometimes referred to as "jingle bells" for English slang.
This dessert is served over ice and features coconut-rich, tricolored tapioca. What is this?
Nab Vam
Q
Qav
How do you say "purpose" in Hmong?
Hom phiaj (haw pyee-AH)
Toyota and Subaru published patents last week to simulate what for their EVs?
Manual transmission (stick shift)
Where is the largest Hmong New Year celebration in the U.S.?
Fresno (~100,000+ people)
What 3 countries majorly influence Hmong cuisine?
Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam