ghế
/ɣe˧˦/noun★Beginner
formal
A chair, a piece of furniture designed for sitting
Anh ấy ngồi trên ghế gỗ.
He sat on the wooden chair.
Cần thêm một ghế cho khách.
We need an extra chair for the guest.
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The word 'ghế' is a common noun referring to a seating furniture piece.
Collocations
ghế gỗwooden chairghế sofasofaghế bànhbench
Synonyms
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Related Phrases
ghế điệnphrase
electric chair (execution device)
ghế xíchphrase
wheelchair
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Ghế' is a basic word for 'chair' in Vietnamese. It can be modified with adjectives to specify the type of chair.
⚡Gold Rule
Plural Form
The plural form of 'ghế' is 'cái ghế' (literally 'piece of chair'), but in modern usage, 'ghế' alone can also refer to multiple chairs.
📖Word Origin
From Sino-Vietnamese '椅' (yǐ), meaning 'chair'.
📝Usage Notes
'Ghế' is a general term for any type of chair. For specific types, modifiers like 'ghế bành' (bench) or 'ghế sofa' (sofa) are used.
Word Breakdown
ghế
chair
root✎ Noted on May 2, 2026VI → EN