cháu ngoại

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The Vietnamese word "cháu ngoại" refers to the "child of one's daughter" or "maternal grandchild." This term is used to describe the relationship between a grandparent and their daughter's child.

Usage Instructions:

• You would use "cháu ngoại" when talking about your daughter’s children. For example, if your daughter has a son or daughter, you would refer to that child as "cháu ngoại."
• This term is specific to maternal grandchildren, so it is different from "cháu nội," which refers to the child of one's son (paternal grandchild).

Example:

• "Tôi có hai cháu ngoại." (I have two grandchildren from my daughter.)
• "Cháu ngoại của tôi rất thông minh." (My granddaughter/grandson is very smart.)

Advanced Usage:

• In Vietnamese culture, family relationships are very important, so using the correct terms like "cháu ngoại" shows respect and understanding of family ties.
• You can also use "cháu" alone to refer to grandchildren in general, but specifying "cháu ngoại" makes it clear that you are talking about the grandchildren from your daughter.

Word Variants:

• "Cháu": This is a general term for "grandchild" that can refer to both "cháu ngoại" and "cháu nội."
• "Ngoại": This word can also mean "maternal" or "outside," often used when referring to the maternal side of the family.

Different Meanings:

• In a broader context, "cháu" can also refer to younger relatives, such as nieces or nephews, but when paired with "ngoại," it specifically means maternal grandchildren.

Synonyms:

• There are no direct synonyms for "cháu ngoại" in Vietnamese, but you can use "cháu gái" for granddaughter or "cháu trai" for grandson when specifying gender.

Academic

1. Child of one's daughter, maternal grandchild