tàu hỏa

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The Vietnamese word "tàu hỏa" means "train" in English. It refers to a mode of transportation that runs on tracks and is used to carry passengers or goods from one place to another.

Usage Instructions:

• "Tàu hỏa" is a noun, so you can use it when you want to talk about trains in general or refer to a specific train.
• You can use it in sentences to describe travel, schedules, or types of trains.

Example:

• Simple Sentence: "Tôi đi tàu hỏa đến Hà Nội." (I take the train to Hanoi.)
• Question: "Tàu hỏa này có đến Sài Gòn không?" (Does this train go to Ho Chi Minh City?)

Advanced Usage:

• You can combine "tàu hỏa" with other words to create phrases, such as:
  • "vé tàu hỏa" (train ticket)
  • "chuyến tàu hỏa" (train journey)
  • "ga tàu hỏa" (train station)

Word Variants:

• "tàu" means "boat" or "vehicle" and can refer to other types of transportation.
• "hỏa" means "fire," but in this context, it relates to trains specifically, derived from steam trains that used fire to produce steam.

Different Meanings:

• While "tàu hỏa" specifically means "train," "tàu" by itself can also refer to other vehicles, such as ships or boats, depending on the context.

Synonyms:

• "xe lửa" is another term for "train," but it is less commonly used than "tàu hỏa."
• "tàu" can be used more generally for various types of vehicles, but in everyday conversation, "tàu hỏa" specifically refers to trains.

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noun

1. train