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ông bà
/oŋ˧˧ ɓa˧˧/
grandparents
Ông bà của tôi rất yêu quý con cháu.
My grandparents love their grandchildren very much.
informal
A respectful term for grandparents, referring to both the grandfather (ông) and grandmother (bà) collectively.
Chúng tôi thường đi thăm ông bà vào cuối tuần.
We usually visit our grandparents on the weekends.
This term is commonly used to address or refer to one's grandparents in a respectful manner.
Collocations
ông bà nộimaternal grandparentsông bà ngoạipaternal grandparents
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Respectful Address
Use 'ông bà' when speaking to or about your grandparents to show respect.
Word Origin
Derived from 'ông' (grandfather) and 'bà' (grandmother), combining the two to refer to both grandparents collectively.
Usage Notes
This term is widely used in Vietnamese culture to show respect for elders, particularly grandparents. It can be used both in direct address and in reference.
Word Breakdown
ông
grandfather
rootbà
grandmother
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh