họ

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The Vietnamese word "họ" primarily means "last name" or "family name." It is used to refer to the surname of a person, which is an important part of their identity in Vietnamese culture.

Basic Usage:

• Noun (Last Name / Family Name):
  • Example: "Họ của tôi là Nguyễn." (My last name is Nguyễn.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more formal context, "họ" can also refer to a group or family lineage.
• Example: "Họ Trần có nhiều thành viên nổi bật trong lịch sử Việt Nam." (The Trần family has many prominent members in Vietnamese history.)

Variants:

• "Họ" can also be used in phrases to indicate a collective or group:
  • "Họ hàng" means "relatives" or "family members."
  • "Họ tộc" refers to a clan or lineage, emphasizing deeper ancestral connections.

Different Meanings:

• Aside from its primary meaning as "last name," "họ" can also be used in other contexts:
  • "Họ" as a pronoun: "họ" means "they" in Vietnamese.

Synonyms:

• For "last name":
  • "tên họ" (which literally means "name of the family") can also be used.
• For "they":
  • "chúng" is another word that can mean "they," often used in a more formal or collective sense.

Summary:

Understanding "họ" is essential for grasping Vietnamese naming conventions and familial structures.

Academic

noun

1. last name ; family name

noun

1. tontine
   • chi họ
     to participate in a tontine they
   • họ nói rằng
     they say that