hàng xóm

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The Vietnamese word "hàng xóm" is a noun that means "neighbor" in English. It refers to a person who lives near you, typically in the same street or area.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "hàng xóm" to talk about the people who live next to or near your house.
• It is commonly used in both formal and informal conversations.

Examples:

1. Simple Sentence: "Hàng xóm của tôi rất tốt."
   (My neighbor is very nice.)

2. In Context: "Tôi thường trò chuyện với hàng xóm khi chúng tôi gặp nhau ở cửa."
   (I often chat with my neighbor when we meet at the door.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "hàng xóm" in various contexts, such as discussing relationships, community events, or issues that involve neighbors.
• For example, you might say, "Chúng tôi đã tổ chức một bữa tiệc để kết nối với hàng xóm." (We organized a party to connect with the neighbors.)

Word Variants:

• "Hàng xóm" can also be used in plural form as "các hàng xóm" to refer to multiple neighbors.
• You might also encounter the phrase "hàng xóm gần" which means "close neighbor."

Different Meanings:

While "hàng xóm" primarily means "neighbor," it can also be used metaphorically to refer to nearby places or things, such as "hàng xóm của một thành phố" (neighbor of a city), indicating a city that is close to another.

Synonyms:

• "Láng giềng": This is another word that means neighbor, and you can use it interchangeably with "hàng xóm."
• "Người hàng xóm": This translates to "the neighbor person," which emphasizes that you are referring to a person.

Academic

noun

1. neighbouring