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cửa hàng
/kɨ̞ə˧˩ haːŋ˧˨˧/
shop
Tôi mua sách ở cửa hàng.
I bought books at the shop.
formal
A commercial establishment where goods are sold to the public.
Cửa hàng này bán quần áo và giày dép.
This shop sells clothes and shoes.
Tôi thường mua đồ tạp hóa ở cửa hàng gần nhà.
I usually buy groceries at the shop near my house.
Commonly used in both urban and rural areas. Can refer to small family-run shops or larger retail stores.
Collocations
cửa hàng tạp hóagrocery storecửa hàng bách hóadepartment storecửa hàng trực tuyếnonline storecửa hàng tiện lợiconvenience storecửa hàng quần áoclothing store
Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Avoid using 'cửa hàng' for online stores. Vietnamese speakers prefer 'cửa hàng trực tuyến' or 'shop online' to distinguish between physical and digital retail spaces.
Gold Rule
Pluralization
In Vietnamese, 'cửa hàng' does not change form for pluralization. Context determines whether it refers to one or multiple shops (e.g., 'những cửa hàng' for 'shops').
Word Origin
The word 'cửa' means 'door' or 'entrance' (from Old Chinese '門'), and 'hàng' means 'goods' or 'merchandise' (from Old Chinese '行'). Together, they form a compound meaning 'a place where goods are sold.'
Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'cửa hàng' is the most general term for a shop or store. It can be used for any type of retail establishment, from small family-run shops to large supermarkets. Unlike in English, it is not typically used for online stores (use 'cửa hàng trực tuyến' instead).
Word Breakdown
cửa
door/entrance
roothàng
goods/merchandise
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