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con gái
/kɔn ɣəːj/
daughter
Con gái của tôi đang học đại học.
My daughter is studying at university.
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A female child in relation to her parents, especially when young or unmarried.
Anh ấy rất yêu quý con gái mình.
He loves his daughter very much.
Con gái tôi đã lớn lên và có gia đình rồi.
My daughter has grown up and started a family.
The term is commonly used to refer to a female child in a family context, regardless of age.
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Cultural Context
In Vietnamese families, daughters are often expected to take care of their parents in old age, especially if they do not have sons.
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Gender-Specific Term
'Con gái' specifically refers to a female child. Use 'con trai' for a male child.
Word Origin
The phrase 'con gái' is a compound of 'con' (child) and 'gái' (female), reflecting the traditional Vietnamese family structure where gender roles are often emphasized.
Usage Notes
In Vietnamese culture, the relationship between a father and daughter is often considered special and close. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a close female friend or a younger woman under one's care.
Word Breakdown
con
child
rootgái
female
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