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trẻ em
/tɛ̂ ɛm/
children
Chúng tôi cần chăm sóc trẻ em.
We need to take care of children.
general
Children, especially those under a certain age (often under 18).
Trẻ em cần được bảo vệ và giáo dục.
Children need to be protected and educated.
This term is commonly used in Vietnamese to refer to minors or young people in general.
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Usage in formal contexts
In official documents or formal speech, 'trẻ em' is often used to refer to minors in legal or educational contexts.
Gold Rule
Gender-neutral term
'Trẻ em' is a gender-neutral term and can refer to both boys and girls.
Word Origin
From 'trẻ' (young) + 'em' (a familiar term for children).
Usage Notes
This term is neutral and widely used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to children in general or specifically to minors in legal or educational contexts.
Word Breakdown
trẻ
young
rootem
a familiar term for children
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh