100+ Words to Know About Places in Vietnamese // Beginner Level
Places in Vietnamese (+ Quiz)
Here’s a new vocabulary article you never knew you needed! Welcome to Places in Vietnamese.
- Having trouble explaining where you went this weekend?
- What you did yesterday afternoon?
Well no need to fear, LTL are here to the rescue!
This article is meant as a starting point for beginners in terms of places to know about in Vietnamese, in hope you get to build more complex sentences and add more words to your lexicon.
Places in Vietnamese | Common Places
Places in Vietnamese | Bank
Places in Vietnamese | Pharmacy
Places in Vietnamese | School
Places in Vietnamese | University
Places in Vietnamese | Post office
Places in Vietnamese | Home
BONUS | Vocabulary Quiz
First things first:
Place in Vietnamese is Địa điểm
Common Places in Vietnamese
Here’s a list of common places in Vietnamese you need to learn first.
There are of course a lot more places to visit, but as mentioned earlier, this article is supposed to be a simple one and a starting point for research aimed at beginners of the language.
You are however very welcome to share your own knowledge of places in Vietnamese in the comments below!
Let’s have a look at some common places in Vietnamese:
| English | Vietnamese |
|---|---|
| Bank | Ngân hàng |
| Casino | Sòng bài |
| Cathedral | Nhà thờ |
| Church | Nhà thờ |
| City hall | Tòa thị chính |
| College | Cao đẳng |
| Drugstore, pharmacy | Nhà thuốc |
| Embassy | Đại sứ quán |
| Gas station | Nhà ga |
| Hospital | Bệnh viện |
| Hotel | Khách sạn |
| Information office | Văn phòng thông tin |
| Library | Thư viện |
| Money exchange | Đổi tiền tệ |
| Mosque | Thánh đường Hồi giáo |
| Movie theater | Rạp chiếu phim |
| Museum | Viiện bảo tàng |
| Nightclub | Hộp đêm |
| Opera | Nhà hát |
| Opticians | Cửa hàng mắt kính |
| Parking lot | Chổ đậu xe |
| Restaurant | Quán ăn |
| School | Trường học |
| Store | Cửa hàng |
| Subway | Tàu điện ngầm |
| Synagogue | Hội đường Do Thái giáo |
| Temple | Đền |
| Theater | Rạp hát |
| Travel agency | Đại lý du lịch |
| University | Đại học |
| Zoo | Sở thú |
Bank in Vietnamese | Ngân hàng
Have you ever went to the bank in Vietnam? As a foreigner in Vietnam, this could be quite the visit!
Hopefully this list of new vocabulary will help alleviate the stress.
| English | Vietnamese |
|---|---|
| Bank clerk | nhân viên ngân hàng |
| Bank account | tài khoản ngân hàng |
| Account number | số tài khoản |
| Checking account | kiểm tra tài khoản |
| Savings account | tài khoản tiết kiệm |
| To open an account | để mở một tài khoản |
| To close the account | đóng tài khoản |
| To deposit into the account | gửi vào tài khoản |
| To withdraw | rút lui |
| Wire transfer | chuyển khoản |
| Credit card | thẻ tín dụng |
| Code | mã số |
| Credit card number | Số thẻ tín dụng |
| ATM | ATM |
| Checkbook | sổ séc |
| To get a loan | để có được một khoản vay |
| To give a loan | cho vay |
Pharmacy in Vietnamese | Nhà thuốc
You hurt yourself and need some band aid or painkillers but don’t know how to say these words in Vietnamese.
Make sure to save the table below for your next visit to the pharmacy in Vietnam!
Let’s teach you some vocabulary relating to the hospital in Vietnamese.
| English | Vietnamese |
|---|---|
| First Aid | sơ cứu |
| Bandage | băng bó |
| Emergency treatment | điều trị khẩn cấp |
| Scissors | cây kéo |
| Gauze | gai |
| Ointment | thuốc mỡ |
| Hospital | bệnh viện |
| Clinic | phòng khám bệnh |
| Sick person | người bệnh |
| Doctor | Bác sĩ |
| Surgeon | bác sĩ phẫu thuật |
| Nurse | y tá |
| Patient | bệnh nhân |
| Medical prescription | đơn thuốc |
| Stethoscope | ống nghe |
| Virus | vi-rút |
| Blood test | xét nghiệm máu |
| To be in hospital | nhập viện |
School in Vietnamese | Trường học
Get ready for school!
By learning the words below, you’ll be ready to state what you have in your pencil case and find your way around school, all in Vietnamese.
| English | Vietnamese |
|---|---|
| Teacher | Giáo viên |
| Student | Học sinh |
| Classroom | Lớp học |
| Lesson | Bài học |
| Recess | Giải lao |
| Grade | Lớp học |
| Cheat sheet | Bảng gian lận |
| Homework | Bài tập về nhà |
| Dictionary | Từ điển |
| Pencil | Viết chì |
| Bullet point pen | Viết bi |
| Fountain pen | Cây viết mực |
| Colouring pen | Bút chì màu |
| Marker | Bút đánh dấu |
| Eraser | Cục gôm |
| Folder | Thư mục |
| Glue | Keo |
University in Vietnamese | Đại học
Lots of students travel to Vietnam as part of a student exchange.
If this is your case, check out this vocabulary so you’re not THAT lost on your first day.
| English | Vietnamese |
|---|---|
| Academy | Học viện |
| Faculty (section) | Khoa (phần) |
| Student | Học sinh |
| Lecturer | Giảng viên |
| Teacher | Giáo viên |
| Lecture hall | Giảng đường |
| Graduate | Tốt nghiệp |
| Diploma | Bằng cấp |
| Dissertation | Luận văn |
| Report | Báo cáo |
| Laboratory | Phòng thí nghiệm |
| Lecture | Bài học |
| Course mate | Bạn cùng khóa |
| Scholarship | Học bổng |
| Academic degree | Bằng cấp học thuật |
Post Office in Vietnamese | Bưu điện
Always a good one to know, otherwise how would you send postcards to your loved ones back home?
Here’s the most important words to know about the post office in Vietnamese.
| English | Vietnamese |
|---|---|
| Postman | Người đưa thư |
| Letter | Thư |
| Postcard | Bưu thiếp |
| Parcel | Bưu kiện |
| Money transfer | Chuyển tiền |
| To receive | Để nhận |
| To send | Để gửi |
| Address | Địa chỉ |
| ZIP code/Post code | Mã bưu chính |
| Sender | Người gửi |
| Receiver, addressee | Nguời nhận |
| Envelope | Phong bì |
| Postage stamp | Tem bưu chính |
Home in Vietnamese | Nhà
As they say, home is where the heart is!
Check out how to say the different rooms of your house in Vietnamese in the table below.
| English | Vietnamese |
|---|---|
| Basement | Tầng hầm |
| Bathroom | Phòng tắm |
| Toilet | Phòng vệ sinh |
| Dining Room | Phòng ăn |
| Bedroom | Phòng ngủ |
| Kitchen | Nhà bếp |
| Office | Văn phòng |
| Downstairs | Tầng dưới |
| Upstairs | Tầng trên |
| Garage | Ga-ra |
| Study Room | Phòng học |
And… there we have it! A quick and easy vocabulary article to get you started on learning places in Vietnamese.
Other blog articles you might find interesting:
- Hello in Vietnamese
- Thank you in Vietnamese
- I love you in Vietnamese
- Basic phrases for travellers
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VOCABULARY QUIZ
Test your Vietnamese vocabulary today and get your results right away.
This quiz should take about 2-3 minutes.
PLACES IN VIETNAMESE – FAQ’S
How do you say Hospital in Vietnamese?
Hospital in Vietnamese is Bệnh viện.
How do you say Bank in Vietnamese?
Bank in Vietnamese is Ngân hàng.
How do you say School in Vietnamese?
School in Vietnamese is Trường học.
How do you say Embassy in Vietnamese?
Embassy in Vietnamese is Đại sứ quán.
How do you say Gas Station in Vietnamese?
Gas station in Vietnamese is Nhà ga.
How do you say Nightclub in Vietnamese?
Nightclub in Vietnamese is Hộp đêm.
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