giường
noun · Beginner · Daily Life
Meaning
English: Bed
A piece of furniture for sleeping.
Examples
🗣 Tôi đi ngủ trước nửa đêm.
💬 I go to bed before midnight.
Etymology
‘Giường’ originates from the Proto-Mon-Khmer ‘*ʔɨəŋ’, meaning a place for sleeping. It has retained its meaning across various dialects and time periods in Vietnam.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Giường’ is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, addressing both informal family settings and formal furniture discussions nationwide.
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Tags: furniture