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The Vietnamese word "phố" is a noun that primarily means "street." It is commonly used to refer to a specific type of street, often one that is located in an urban area and is lined with houses, shops, or apartments.

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: "Phố" refers to a street or a neighborhood where people live or work.
• Example: "Tôi sống trên phố Lê Lợi." (I live on Lê Lợi street.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "phố" can be used to describe a certain atmosphere or characteristic of a street: - Example: "Phố cổ Hà Nội rất đẹp." (The Old Quarter of Hanoi is very beautiful.) This sentence highlights not just the street itself but the cultural and historical significance of the area.

Word Variants:

While "phố" specifically means "street," it can be combined with other words to describe different types of streets or areas: - Phố đi bộ: pedestrian street (a street where only people can walk, like a walking street). - Phố chợ: market street (a street that has many shops and stalls).

Different Meanings:

"Phố" can also refer to a neighborhood or a district in certain contexts. For instance, when people say "phố người Hoa," they mean the Chinese neighborhood.

Synonyms:

• Đường: This is another word for "street," but it can refer to any kind of road, not just urban streets.
• Ngõ: This means "alley" or "lane," which is a smaller, narrower pathway often found in urban areas.

Usage Tips:

• Use "phố" when talking about specific streets in cities or urban areas.
• It’s common to combine "phố" with the names of streets to refer to them, such as "phố Bùi Viện" or "phố Nguyễn Huệ."
• When describing areas, you might also consider the cultural aspects associated with "phố," as many streets have their unique identities.

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noun

1. street, house, apartment