ghế
Tôi ngồi xuống ghế.
I sat down on the chair.
A piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on, typically having a back and four legs.
Bà ấy mua một chiếc ghế gỗ mới.
She bought a new wooden chair.
Anh ấy ngồi trên ghế salon.
He sat on the armchair.
Common collocations include 'ghế sofa' (sofa), 'ghế đẩu' (stool), 'ghế bành' (armchair), and 'ghế gấp' (folding chair).
Pro Tip
Remembering 'ghế'
Associate 'ghế' with the English word 'chair'—both are short, simple words for seating furniture. Practice by pointing to chairs around you and saying 'ghế'.
Gold Rule
Plurality in Vietnamese
Unlike English, Vietnamese does not pluralize nouns with '-s'. 'Ghế' can mean 'chair' or 'chairs' depending on context. Use classifiers like 'chiếc' (for single items) or 'những' (for multiple) if needed.
Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *k-ɟeːʔ, ultimately from Proto-Mon-Khmer *ɟeːʔ (to sit).
Usage Notes
Used for both indoor and outdoor seating. In formal contexts, 'ghế' may refer to any seating furniture, while in casual speech, it often implies a single-person chair.