máy bay
noun · Beginner · Travel & Places
Meaning
English: Airplane
A flying vehicle, literally flying machine.
Examples
🗣 Máy bay bị trễ một tiếng.
💬 The plane is delayed by an hour.
Etymology
Máy bay, meaning ‘airplane’, combines ‘máy’ (machine) and ‘bay’ (to fly), directly describing the function of the vehicle.
How & Where It’s Used
Máy bay is a formal term used in both written and spoken contexts, prevalent in travel and aviation discussions throughout Vietnam.
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