No. 256 in Vietnamese
phường
"Phường" is a Vietnamese term for a ward, an administrative subdivision of a city or town.
In a sentence
Nhà tôi ở phường Đông Anh, Hà Nội.
My house is in Đông Anh Ward, Hanoi.
In this sentence, 'phường' denotes a ward, which is an administrative division in Vietnamese cities.
Phường phố tối nay đầy ánh đèn lấp lánh.
The wards are glittering with lights tonight.
Here, 'phường' refers collectively to urban areas or neighborhoods.
Anh ấy làm việc tại phường xã hội.
He works at the ward's community service.
This usage of 'phường' indicates a community or commune as a local administrative segment.
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