nhà máy
noun · Beginner · Work & Business
Meaning
English: Factory
A building where goods are made with machines.
Examples
🗣 Ông tôi từng làm ở nhà máy.
💬 My grandfather used to work in a factory.
Etymology
‘Nhà máy’ translates directly to ‘house of machines,’ with ‘nhà’ meaning house and ‘máy’ meaning machine. The term became common during the industrialization periods in Vietnam.
How & Where It’s Used
This term is predominantly used in both written and spoken forms in formal discussions about industry and manufacturing. It is understood universally across Vietnam.
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Tags: work, place