taxi
noun · Beginner · Travel & Places
Meaning
English: Taxi
A car you pay to be driven somewhere in.
Examples
🗣 Chúng ta bắt taxi về khách sạn nhé.
💬 Let’s take a taxi to the hotel.
Etymology
‘Taxi’ is a loanword adopted directly from English, which itself is derived from the French ‘taximètre.’ This reflects the integration of global transport vocabulary as Vietnam opened up to foreign influences.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Taxi’ is used widely in both spoken and written contexts in Vietnam and is common in urban settings. It is informal but also recognized in formal settings such as signage and advertising.
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