đường
noun · Beginner · Travel & Places
Meaning
English: Road; street
A way for vehicles and people; the same word means sugar.
Examples
🗣 Nhà tôi ở một con đường yên tĩnh.
💬 My house is on a quiet street.
Etymology
‘Đường’ means ‘road’ or ‘street’ and stems from the Old Vietnamese word used for paths and routes, which evolved as transportation developed in Vietnam.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Đường’ is used in both formal and informal contexts in everyday conversation, as well as in written addresses and navigation.
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