con cái

/kɔn kaːj/
nounIntermediate
informalfamilial

A term used to refer to one's children collectively, often with affection or emphasis on their importance.

Mẹ luôn chăm sóc con cái của mình.

The mother always takes care of her children.

Con cái là tương lai của gia đình.

Children are the future of the family.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in Vietnamese to refer to one's own children in a general or affectionate way.

Collocations

con cái của mìnhmy childrencon cái nhỏlittle children

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Related Phrases

con cái nhỏphrase
little children
con cái của mìnhphrase
my children

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is most commonly used by parents or caregivers when referring to their own children. It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to children in general, but the context usually makes it clear whether it is referring to the speaker's children or children in general.

Gold Rule

Affectionate Tone

The phrase often carries an affectionate or protective tone, emphasizing the importance of children in the family.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 'con' (child) and 'cái' (a classifier for children), this phrase is a common way to refer to one's children in Vietnamese.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used in informal or familial contexts to refer to one's own children. It can also be used more broadly to refer to children in general, but the context usually makes it clear whether it is referring to the speaker's children or children in general.

Word Breakdown

con
child
root
+
cái
a classifier for children
classifier
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