No. 461 in Vietnamese
thôn
"Thôn" means "village" in English.
In a sentence
Thôn nhỏ ấy rất yên bình và đẹp.
That small village is very peaceful and beautiful.
Here, 'thôn' refers to a village or rural community, a common use in geography.
Anh ấy làm trưởng thôn trong nhiều năm.
He has been the village head for many years.
In this case, 'thôn' represents a specific administrative or rural community where leadership roles are recognized.
Tôi muốn tìm hiểu về lịch sử của thôn này.
I want to learn about the history of this village.
Here, 'thôn' is used to frame a context for historical or cultural study, indicating a specific community area.
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