nhà
noun · Beginner · Daily Life
Meaning
English: House; home
A building where people live, or your home.
Examples
🗣 Tôi về nhà lúc sáu giờ.
💬 I return home at six.
Etymology
‘Nhà’ comes from the Proto-Austroasiatic root *naː, which means ‘house’ or ‘home.’ This term has consistently represented the concept of dwelling in Vietnamese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Nhà’ is utilized in both formal and informal contexts and appears regularly in speech and writing related to daily life, home discussions, and real estate. It is universally understood in all regions.
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