lãnh thổ

/lajŋ tʰo̞/
💡 territory

Việt Nam có nhiều lãnh thổ trên biển.

Vietnam has many maritime territories.


formal

A defined area of land or water under the jurisdiction of a state or government.

Lãnh thổ quốc gia bao gồm cả đất liền và vùng biển.

The national territory includes both land and maritime areas.

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This term is often used in political, legal, and geographical contexts.

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

Use 'lãnh thổ' in formal contexts like legal or diplomatic discussions. In everyday speech, 'đất đai' or 'vùng đất' may be more common.

Gold Rule

Precision in Context

Always specify the type of territory (e.g., 'lãnh thổ biển' for maritime territory) to avoid ambiguity.

📖Word Origin

From 'lãnh' (to govern) + 'thổ' (land). The term combines administrative control with geographical area.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'lãnh thổ' is a formal term often used in official documents, international relations, and geography. It is not typically used in casual conversation.

Word Breakdown

lãnh
to govern or administer
root
+
thổ
land or territory
root
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