hộ chiếu
noun · Beginner · Travel & Places
Meaning
English: Passport
An official document needed for traveling abroad.
Examples
🗣 Cho tôi xem hộ chiếu của bạn.
💬 Show me your passport, please.
Etymology
‘Hộ chiếu’ consists of ‘hộ’ (household) and ‘chiếu’ (to show), literally meaning ‘document showing household identity.’ This term became standardized with modern travel documentation.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Hộ chiếu’ is a formal term used in legal and immigration contexts, typically seen in written documents and during official processes.
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Tags: travel, document