No. 94 in Vietnamese
sân
The Vietnamese word "sân" means "yard," "courtyard," or "field" in English.
In a sentence
Tôi thường chơi bóng rổ ở sân sau.
I often play basketball in the backyard.
Here, 'sân' refers to a yard or open space, in this case, a backyard.
Sân bay đông người hơn vào mùa du lịch.
The airport is busier during the travel season.
Here, 'sân' is part of 'sân bay,' meaning 'airport,' indicating a transportation hub.
Sân khấu đã được trang trí rất đẹp cho buổi diễn.
The stage has been beautifully decorated for the performance.
In this usage, 'sân' is part of 'sân khấu,' meaning 'stage,' a platform for performances.
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