căn hộ
noun · Beginner · Daily Life
Meaning
English: Apartment
A set of rooms for living in, part of a larger building.
Examples
🗣 Chúng tôi thuê một căn hộ ở trung tâm.
💬 We rent an apartment in the centre.
Etymology
‘Căn hộ’ consists of ‘căn’, which means ‘unit’ or ‘partition,’ and ‘hộ,’ meaning ‘shelter.’ This term symbolizes modern housing concepts in urban Vietnamese society.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Căn hộ’ is used officially in real estate and housing discussions and in everyday speech when talking about living arrangements. Usage is consistent across urban regions of Vietnam.
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