bài học

/baːj˧˩˧ ha̰ʷk/
nounIntermediate
general

A lesson or experience that teaches someone something important, often through mistakes or challenges.

Cuộc sống dạy cho chúng ta nhiều bài học.

Life teaches us many lessons.

Bài học này giúp tôi trở nên khôn ngoan hơn.

This lesson made me wiser.

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The term can refer to both formal lessons (e.g., in school) and life experiences.

Collocations

bài học quý giávaluable lessonbài học đau đớnpainful lessonbài học cuộc sốnglife lesson

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Related Phrases

học bàiphrase
to study a lesson
bài học sốngphrase
life lesson

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Formal vs. Informal Contexts

'Bài học' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings. For a more casual tone, you might say 'kinh nghiệm' (experience).

Gold Rule

Avoid Overgeneralization

While 'bài học' can refer to life experiences, it is not always interchangeable with 'kinh nghiệm' (experience). Use 'bài học' when emphasizing the learning aspect.

📖Word Origin

From 'bài' (lesson, class) + 'học' (to learn). The phrase refers to the educational or experiential process of learning.

📝Usage Notes

'Bài học' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, whether referring to academic lessons or life experiences.

Word Breakdown

bài
lesson, class
root
+
học
to learn
root
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