Vietnamese

Question: tôi --- toy --- toɪ

Answer: I, me | Example: Tôi là học sinh. | I am a student.

Hint: Think of 'toy' - something you possess, just like 'I' possess myself.

Question: không --- kohng --- xɔŋ

Answer: no; not | Example: Tôi không muốn đi. | I do not want to go.

Hint: Think of 'kong' from King Kong saying 'no'.

Question: anh --- ahng --- /aɲ/

Answer: older brother | Example: Anh của tôi rất tốt bụng. | My older brother is very kind.

Hint: Think of 'a nice guy' as your older brother.

Question: là --- lah --- laː

Answer: is/am/are (used to indicate a state of being) | Example: Tôi là học sinh. | I am a student.

Hint: Think of 'la' in 'la la la' to remember it indicates being or existence.

Question: có --- koh --- kɔ˧˦

Answer: to have | Example: Tôi có một con mèo. | I have a cat.

Hint: Think of 'koh' as in 'co-own' something, meaning you have it.

Question: ta --- tah --- tɑː

Answer: I, me (used to refer to oneself) | Example: Ta là người tốt. | I am a good person.

Hint: Think of 'ta-da!' when you reveal yourself.

Question: đi --- dee --- di˧˧

Answer: to go | Example: Tôi muốn đi đến cửa hàng. | I want to go to the store.

Hint: Think of 'dee' as in 'deed', and you need to 'go' do the deed.

Question: của --- koo-ah --- kuə

Answer: of; belonging to | Example: Cuốn sách này là của tôi. | This book is mine.

Hint: Think of 'cool' belongings.

Question: đã --- dah --- dɑː

Answer: already | Example: Tôi đã ăn tối. | I have already eaten dinner.

Hint: Think of 'dah' as 'done already!'

Question: một --- moht --- môt

Answer: one | Example: Tôi có một con mèo. | I have one cat.

Hint: Think of 'một' as the first step, just like 'one' is the first number.

Question: đó --- daw --- dɔ

Answer: that | Example: Cuốn sách đó rất thú vị. | That book is very interesting.

Hint: Think of 'daw' as pointing to something far away, like 'that' thing over there.

Question: sẽ --- seh --- sɛ

Answer: will (indicating future tense) | Example: Tôi sẽ đi học ngày mai. | I will go to school tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'sẽ' as 'say' what you will do in the future.

Question: gì --- zee --- /zi˧˩/

Answer: what | Example: Bạn đang làm gì? | What are you doing?

Hint: Think of a buzzing bee asking 'what?'

Question: chúng --- choong --- t͡ɕuŋ

Answer: they; them (used for a group of people or things) | Example: Chúng tôi sẽ đi du lịch vào tuần tới. | We will travel next week.

Hint: Think of 'choong' as a group chant!

Question: được --- duh-ook --- dɨəːk

Answer: to get, to receive, to be able to | Example: Tôi đã được một món quà từ bạn bè. | I received a gift from a friend.

Hint: Think of 'duh' as in 'duh, I got it!'

Question: và --- vah --- vɑː

Answer: and | Example: Tôi thích cà phê và trà. | I like coffee and tea.

Hint: Think of 'va' as a short way to say 'and' in Vietnamese.

Question: cô --- koh --- ko

Answer: Miss, young lady, or aunt | Example: Cô ấy là giáo viên của tôi. | She is my teacher.

Hint: Think of 'co' in 'co-worker' to remember 'Miss' or 'young lady'.

Question: phải --- fai --- /faj˧˩˧/

Answer: right (as in direction or correctness) | Example: Bạn phải rẽ phải ở ngã tư. | You have to turn right at the intersection.

Hint: You have to turn 'right' to find the 'phai'.

Question: làm --- lahm --- làm

Answer: to do, to make | Example: Tôi cần làm bài tập về nhà. | I need to do my homework.

Hint: Think of 'lamb' doing something!

Question: người --- nguh-ee --- ŋɨəi

Answer: person | Example: Người đó là bạn của tôi. | That person is my friend.

Hint: Think of 'new guy' as a new person.

Question: rồi --- roy --- /zôj/

Answer: already | Example: Tôi đã làm xong bài tập rồi. | I have already finished my homework.

Hint: You've 'roy'ally finished it already!

Question: này --- nai --- naɪ

Answer: this | Example: Cuốn sách này rất hay. | This book is very good.

Hint: Think of 'nay' as in 'this or that'.

Question: cho --- chaw --- /t͡ɕɔ˧˧/

Answer: dog | Example: Con chó đang chạy trong công viên. | The dog is running in the park.

Hint: Think of 'cho' as a cheerful dog!

Question: đây --- day --- ɗəj˧˧

Answer: here | Example: Tôi đang ở đây. | I am here.

Hint: Think of 'day' as in 'today' - you're here today!

Question: em --- em --- ɛm

Answer: younger sibling or someone younger | Example: Em có thể giúp anh không? | Can you help me, younger sibling?

Hint: Think of 'em' as 'them' but younger.

Question: con --- kawn --- kɔn

Answer: child | Example: Con của tôi rất thông minh. | My child is very smart.

Hint: Think of 'con' as a 'connection' to the next generation.

Question: ông --- ohng --- oŋ

Answer: grandfather; a respectful term for an older man | Example: Ông tôi rất thích kể chuyện cổ tích. | My grandfather loves to tell fairy tales.

Hint: Think of 'old' and 'grand' - an old grand man.

Question: sao --- sow --- /saʊ/

Answer: star | Example: Trên bầu trời có rất nhiều sao. | There are many stars in the sky.

Hint: Think of a 'sow' (female pig) looking up at the stars.

Question: ở --- uh --- əː

Answer: to live, to reside | Example: Tôi ở Hà Nội. | I live in Hanoi.

Hint: Think of 'uh' as in 'uh, I live here.'

Question: biết --- bee-et --- biˈɛt

Answer: to know | Example: Tôi biết câu trả lời. | I know the answer.

Hint: Think of 'bee' knowing where to find flowers.

Question: nói --- noy --- nɔj˧˦

Answer: to speak, to talk | Example: Cô ấy thích nói chuyện với bạn bè. | She likes to talk with friends.

Hint: Think of 'noise' when you speak.

Question: nó --- naw --- nɔ

Answer: it | Example: Nó là một con mèo. | It is a cat.

Hint: Think of 'naw' as a casual way to say 'it' in a conversation.

Question: thể --- teh --- tʰê

Answer: body; form; type | Example: Cơ thể của bạn rất khỏe mạnh. | Your body is very healthy.

Hint: Think of 'the' body.

Question: với --- voy --- /vɤ̌j/

Answer: with | Example: Tôi đi chơi với bạn bè. | I go out with friends.

Hint: Think of 'voy' as 'voyage' - you go on a voyage 'with' someone.

Question: ra --- rah --- ɾa

Answer: to go out, to exit | Example: Tôi cần phải ra ngoài. | I need to go out.

Hint: Think of 'ra' as 'run away' to go out or exit.

Question: vậy --- vai --- vāj

Answer: so, thus, therefore | Example: Anh ấy không đến, vậy chúng ta sẽ đi mà không có anh ấy. | He didn't come, so we will go without him.

Hint: Think of 'vai' as 'why' leading to a conclusion.

Question: lại --- lahy --- laːj˧˨ʔ

Answer: again | Example: Anh ấy lại đến trễ. | He is late again.

Hint: Think of 'lie' - you might have to explain yourself again.

Question: thế --- teh --- tʰé

Answer: world; state; condition | Example: Thế giới này rất đẹp. | This world is very beautiful.

Hint: Think of 'state' as 'thế' (they) are in the world.

Question: cậu --- kow --- kaʊ

Answer: uncle (mother's brother) or a term of endearment for a younger male | Example: Cậu của tôi sống ở Hà Nội. | My uncle lives in Hanoi.

Hint: Think of 'cow' but with a 'k' sound, and remember it's someone like a 'cool uncle'.

Question: nào --- now --- naːw

Answer: which | Example: Bạn muốn cái nào? | Which one do you want?

Hint: Think of 'now' as in 'Which one do you want now?'

Question: để --- day --- de˧˩

Answer: to let, to allow, to put | Example: Tôi để chìa khóa trên bàn. | I put the keys on the table.

Hint: Think of 'day' as in 'let the day be'.

Question: cái --- kai --- kaɪ

Answer: thing, item, object | Example: Đưa cho tôi cái bút. | Give me the pen.

Hint: Think of 'kai' as a 'key' thing you need.

Question: đang --- dahng --- /ɗaːŋ/

Answer: in the process of | Example: Tôi đang học tiếng Việt. | I am in the process of learning Vietnamese.

Hint: Think of 'dang, I'm in the middle of something!'

Question: trong --- chong --- tɕawŋ

Answer: inside | Example: Tôi đang ở trong nhà. | I am inside the house.

Hint: Think of 'chong' as 'chong in' to remember 'inside'.

Question: muốn --- mwoon --- muə̌n

Answer: to want | Example: Tôi muốn ăn kem. | I want to eat ice cream.

Hint: Think of 'moon', something you might want to see at night.

Question: như --- nyuh --- ɲɨ

Answer: like; as | Example: Anh ấy hát như một ca sĩ chuyên nghiệp. | He sings like a professional singer.

Hint: Think of 'nyuh' as 'new', like a new way to compare things.

Question: ấy --- ay-ee --- aɪˈiː

Answer: that (used to refer to someone or something mentioned earlier or easily identified) | Example: Cô ấy là giáo viên của tôi. | She is my teacher.

Hint: Think of 'hey' but with an 'a' at the start to remember 'that'.

Question: nhưng --- nyuhng --- ɲɨŋ

Answer: but | Example: Tôi muốn đi chơi, nhưng tôi phải làm bài tập. | I want to go out, but I have to do my homework.

Hint: Think of 'nyuhng' as 'young' but with an 'n' in front. 'Young but wise.'

Question: mà --- mah --- mà

Answer: but, that, which | Example: Tôi muốn đi, mà tôi bận quá. | I want to go, but I am too busy.

Hint: Think of 'mah' as a short way to say 'but' in Vietnamese.

Question: những --- nyung --- ɲɨŋ

Answer: those | Example: Những cuốn sách này rất thú vị. | Those books are very interesting.

Hint: Remember 'nyung' sounds like 'young' - think of 'those young people'.

Question: đâu --- doh --- /ɗəw/

Answer: where | Example: Bạn đang ở đâu? | Where are you?

Hint: Think of asking 'Where?' and saying 'Do(h) you know?'

Question: khi --- kee --- /xi˧˧/

Answer: when | Example: Tôi sẽ gọi bạn khi tôi đến. | I will call you when I arrive.

Hint: Think of 'key moments' - 'khi' means 'when'.

Question: chuyện --- chwee-uhn --- ʈ͡ɕwiən˧˨ʔ

Answer: story | Example: Cô ấy kể một chuyện rất thú vị. | She told a very interesting story.

Hint: Think 'chewy' for a 'story' that's easy to digest.

Question: đến --- den --- /den/

Answer: to arrive | Example: Tôi sẽ đến nhà bạn vào lúc 7 giờ. | I will arrive at your house at 7 o'clock.

Hint: Think of 'den' as a place you arrive at.

Question: chỉ --- chee --- t͡ɕi˧˩˧

Answer: thread | Example: Cô ấy đang dùng chỉ để may áo. | She is using thread to sew a shirt.

Hint: Think of 'cheese' but instead of eating it, you sew with it!

Question: về --- veh --- vɛ

Answer: to return | Example: Tôi sẽ về nhà vào tối nay. | I will return home tonight.

Hint: Think of 'veering' back home.

Question: họ --- haw --- hɔː

Answer: they | Example: Họ đang chơi bóng đá. | They are playing soccer.

Hint: Think of 'haw' like in 'haw and hem' when you're unsure about something. 'They' are often the ones you're unsure about.

Question: giờ --- zyuh --- /zɜː/

Answer: hour | Example: Bây giờ là mấy giờ? | What time is it now?

Hint: Think of 'giờ' as 'go' to the hour.

Question: cả --- kah --- kaː

Answer: whole, entire | Example: Tôi đã ăn cả chiếc bánh. | I ate the whole cake.

Hint: Think of 'car' being the whole vehicle.

Question: thôi --- toy --- tʰoɪ

Answer: stop, cease, or quit | Example: Anh thôi làm việc đi. | You should stop working.

Hint: Imagine telling a toy to stop moving.

Question: còn --- kawn --- kɔːn

Answer: still; remaining | Example: Tôi còn một ít tiền. | I still have a little money.

Hint: Think of 'con' as in 'continuing' to remember 'still' or 'remaining'.

Question: thì --- tee --- tʰi

Answer: then; at that time | Example: Nếu bạn đến sớm, thì chúng ta có thể đi ăn sáng. | If you arrive early, then we can go have breakfast.

Hint: Think of 'tee time' to remember 'then' or 'at that time'.

Question: thấy --- tie --- tʰəj˧˦

Answer: to see | Example: Tôi thấy một con chim trên cây. | I see a bird on the tree.

Hint: Think of 'tie' as something you 'see' every day when dressing up.

Question: cũng --- koong --- kuŋ˧ˀ˦

Answer: also | Example: Tôi cũng muốn đi. | I also want to go.

Hint: Think of 'also' as 'koong' along for the ride.

Question: hắn --- huhn --- hɐn˧˦

Answer: he, him (used in a derogatory or informal way) | Example: Hắn luôn làm phiền tôi. | He always bothers me.

Hint: Think of 'he' but with a sneer.

Question: các --- kahk --- kak

Answer: plural marker used to indicate multiple items or people | Example: Các bạn đang chơi ở sân. | The friends are playing in the yard.

Hint: Think of 'cahk' as a 'stack' of things or people.

Question: ai --- eye --- aɪ

Answer: who | Example: Ai đang ở đó? | Who is there?

Hint: Think of 'eye' as in 'Who has an eye on this?'

Question: vào --- vao --- /vaʊ/

Answer: to enter | Example: Anh ấy vào nhà. | He enters the house.

Hint: Think of 'vow' to enter a new phase.

Question: bị --- bee --- bi˧˩

Answer: to suffer or be affected by something negative | Example: Anh ấy bị ốm. | He is sick.

Hint: Think of 'bee' – if you get stung, you suffer!

Question: nghĩ --- ng-ee --- ŋi˧˦

Answer: to think | Example: Tôi đang nghĩ về câu trả lời. | I am thinking about the answer.

Hint: When you 'ng-ee' (think), you might say 'hmm'.

Question: thật --- tut --- tʰə̂t

Answer: true; real | Example: Câu chuyện này là thật. | This story is true.

Hint: Think of 'tut' like 'tut-tut, tell the truth!'

Question: ɛw/

Answer: if | Example: Nếu trời mưa, chúng ta sẽ ở nhà. | If it rains, we will stay home.

Hint: If you knew (nếu), you'd understand!

Question: đấy --- day --- ɗəj˧˦

Answer: there (used to indicate a place or point) | Example: Cuốn sách của bạn ở đấy. | Your book is there.

Hint: Think of 'day' as in 'over there in the day'.

Question: mình --- minh --- mɪŋ

Answer: myself, oneself, body | Example: Tôi yêu chính mình. | I love myself.

Hint: Think of 'me' as 'mình'.

Question: nữa --- nuh-uh --- nɨə

Answer: again, more, further | Example: Tôi muốn ăn nữa. | I want to eat more.

Hint: Think of asking for 'more' food at a Vietnamese restaurant: 'Nuh-uh, I want nữa!'

Question: rất --- zut --- zə̆t˧˥

Answer: very | Example: Tôi rất vui. | I am very happy.

Hint: Think of 'zest' to remember 'rất' means 'very'.

Question: cần --- kuhn --- kən

Answer: need | Example: Tôi cần một cái bút. | I need a pen.

Hint: Think of 'can' with an extra 'd' at the end. You 'can' need something.

Question: vì --- vee --- /vi˧˩/

Answer: because | Example: Tôi không đi ra ngoài vì trời đang mưa. | I am not going outside because it is raining.

Hint: Think of 'Vee' needing a reason, so 'because'.

Question: việc --- vee-ehk --- viək

Answer: work, job, task | Example: Tôi có nhiều việc phải làm hôm nay. | I have a lot of work to do today.

Hint: Think of 'work' as a 'việc' that you need to get done.

Question: tới --- toy --- tɤj˧˦

Answer: to arrive, to reach | Example: Tôi sẽ tới nhà bạn vào lúc 7 giờ tối. | I will arrive at your house at 7 PM.

Hint: Think of 'toy' arriving in the mail.

Question: à --- ah --- /aː/

Answer: Ah (an exclamation used to express realization or surprise) | Example: À, tôi hiểu rồi! | Ah, I understand now!

Hint: Think of the sound you make when you suddenly understand something: 'Ah, I get it!'

Question: điều --- dee-ow --- /diəu/

Answer: thing, matter, or condition | Example: Điều này rất quan trọng. | This thing is very important.

Hint: Think of 'deal' as in 'What's the deal?' to remember 'điều' means 'thing' or 'matter'.

Question: chứ --- chuh --- t͡ɕɨ

Answer: used to emphasize a statement or to indicate a contrast | Example: Tôi sẽ đi chứ. | I will go, of course.

Hint: Think of 'chuh' as a way to say 'of course' or 'but' with emphasis.

Question: xin --- seen --- sin

Answer: to ask for, to request | Example: Tôi xin phép nghỉ học hôm nay. | I request permission to take a day off school today.

Hint: Think of 'seen' someone you need to ask for help.

Question: lên --- len --- leːn

Answer: to go up, to ascend, to rise | Example: Anh ấy muốn lên tầng hai. | He wants to go up to the second floor.

Hint: Think of 'lending' a hand to help someone go up.

Question: sự --- soo --- sɨ˧˨˧

Answer: thing, matter, event | Example: Sự việc này rất quan trọng. | This matter is very important.

Hint: Think of 'sue' someone over a matter or event.

Question: chưa --- chuh-uh --- t͡ɕɨə

Answer: not yet | Example: Tôi chưa ăn sáng. | I have not yet eaten breakfast.

Hint: Think of 'chew' - you haven't chewed it yet.

Question: mày --- mah-ee --- maɪ

Answer: you (informal, often used among friends or peers) | Example: Mày đi đâu vậy? | Where are you going?

Hint: Think of 'my' friend when addressing someone informally.

Question: nghe --- ngeh --- ŋe

Answer: to hear | Example: Tôi có thể nghe tiếng chim hót. | I can hear the birds singing.

Hint: Think of 'ng' as the sound you make when trying to hear something far away.

Question: thứ --- thoo --- /tʰɨ˧˦/

Answer: thing, type, or order | Example: Tôi thích loại thứ này. | I like this type of thing.

Hint: Think of 'thing' as 'thoo'.

Question: nhà --- nya --- ɲaː

Answer: house | Example: Tôi đang ở nhà. | I am at home.

Hint: Think of 'nyah' as a playful sound you make when you're at home.

Question: bạn --- bahn --- /ɓaːn˧˨ʔ/

Answer: friend | Example: Tôi có một người bạn rất tốt. | I have a very good friend.

Hint: Think of 'bahn' as in 'bahn mi' sandwich - you share it with a friend!

Question: đúng --- doong --- duŋ˧˦

Answer: correct | Example: Câu trả lời của bạn là đúng. | Your answer is correct.

Hint: Think of 'doing' the right thing.

Question: mẹ --- meh --- mɛ

Answer: mother | Example: Tôi yêu mẹ của tôi. | I love my mother.

Hint: Think of 'meh' as a casual way to say 'mom' when you're feeling relaxed.

Question: từ --- tuh --- tɨ˨˩

Answer: word | Example: Tôi học một từ mới mỗi ngày. | I learn a new word every day.

Hint: A 'word' is just a 'tuh' sound away!

Question: mọi --- moi --- mɔj˧˨ʔ

Answer: every, all | Example: Mọi người đều biết điều đó. | Everyone knows that.

Hint: Think of 'moi' as 'my' way of saying 'every' or 'all'.

Question: chết --- chet --- t͡ɕeːt

Answer: die | Example: Con mèo của tôi đã chết tuần trước. | My cat died last week.

Hint: Think of 'chet' as a sudden 'check-out' from life.

Question: ơn --- un --- əːn

Answer: favor, gratitude | Example: Tôi rất biết ơn bạn vì đã giúp đỡ. | I am very grateful to you for helping.

Hint: Remember 'ơn' as 'un' in 'thank you' - you owe someone a favor or gratitude.

Question: đừng --- duhng --- ɗɨŋ

Answer: don't | Example: Đừng làm điều đó. | Don't do that.

Hint: Think of 'dung' - you don't want to step in it!

Question: hơn --- hurn --- həːn

Answer: more; used to indicate a greater degree or amount | Example: Tôi muốn ăn nhiều hơn. | I want to eat more.

Hint: Think of 'hurry' when you want more speed.

Question: tìm --- teem --- tiːm

Answer: to search, to look for | Example: Tôi đang tìm chìa khóa của tôi. | I am looking for my keys.

Hint: When you 'tìm' something, you 'team' up with your eyes to find it!

Question: hãy --- hai --- haɪ˧˥

Answer: please (used to make a request or suggestion) | Example: Hãy giúp tôi với. | Please help me.

Hint: Think of 'hey' as a polite way to get attention for a request.

Question: tốt --- toht --- toːt˧˥

Answer: good | Example: Cô ấy là một người rất tốt. | She is a very good person.

Hint: Tốt sounds like 'tote', and you can 'tote' good things around.

Question: nên --- nen --- nən

Answer: should; ought to | Example: Bạn nên học bài mỗi ngày. | You should study every day.

Hint: Think of 'nudge' – you should do it!

Question: đầu --- doh --- /ɗəw˧˨/

Answer: head | Example: Anh ấy bị đau đầu. | He has a headache.

Hint: Think of a 'dough'nut sitting on your head.

Question: tao --- tao --- taʊ

Answer: I, me (informal, often used among close friends or in a confrontational context) | Example: Tao không thích điều đó. | I don't like that.

Hint: Think of 'tao' as 'I' in a casual or confrontational way.

Question: tin --- teen --- tin

Answer: news, belief, trust | Example: Tôi luôn tin vào bạn. | I always trust you.

Hint: Think of 'teen'agers who are always looking for the latest news and have strong beliefs.

Question: quá --- kwa --- /kwaː/

Answer: too; excessively | Example: Trời nóng quá! | It's too hot!

Hint: Think of 'quack' but without the 'ck' sound - it's too much!

Question: nhiều --- nyew --- ɲiəw

Answer: many, a lot | Example: Tôi có nhiều sách. | I have many books.

Hint: Think of 'new' things, which you might have 'many' of.

Question: trước --- choo-uhk --- /tɕɨək/

Answer: before | Example: Tôi đã đến trước khi trời mưa. | I arrived before it rained.

Hint: Think of 'truck' arriving before everything else.

Question: hay --- hai --- haɪ

Answer: good, interesting | Example: Bộ phim này rất hay. | This movie is very good.

Hint: Think of 'hey, that's good!'

Question: tên --- ten --- /tɛn/

Answer: name | Example: Tên của bạn là gì? | What is your name?

Hint: Remember 'tên' as 'ten' fingers pointing to your name tag.

Question: tất --- tut --- tə́t

Answer: sock | Example: Tôi cần mua một đôi tất mới. | I need to buy a new pair of socks.

Hint: Think of 'tut' as in 'tut-tut, don't forget your socks!'

Question: ý --- ee --- i˦ˀ˥

Answer: idea, intention, meaning | Example: Tôi có một ý hay cho dự án này. | I have a good idea for this project.

Hint: Think of 'eureka' when you get an idea!

Question: công --- kohng --- kəŋ

Answer: work, labor, effort | Example: Anh ấy làm việc rất chăm chỉ và luôn hoàn thành công việc đúng hạn. | He works very hard and always completes his work on time.

Hint: Think of 'con' as in 'contribute' your effort.

Question: bao --- bow --- /baʊ/

Answer: bag | Example: Tôi cần một cái bao để đựng đồ. | I need a bag to carry things.

Hint: Think of 'bow' as in wrapping a gift with a bow, which often involves a bag.

Question: bà --- bah --- bɑː

Answer: grandmother | Example: Tôi yêu bà của tôi. | I love my grandmother.

Hint: Think of 'bah' as a loving sound you make when you see your grandmother.

Question: trên --- chen --- tʃeɪn

Answer: on, above | Example: Cuốn sách nằm trên bàn. | The book is on the table.

Hint: Think of 'train' tracks being above the ground.

Question: nhất --- nyut --- ɲə́t

Answer: first, best, most | Example: Anh ấy là người nhất trong cuộc thi. | He is the best in the competition.

Hint: Think of 'nut' as the best snack.

Question: tại --- tie --- taɪ˧˨˧

Answer: at, in, on | Example: Tôi đang ở tại nhà. | I am at home.

Hint: Think of 'tie' as tying a location to an event.

Question: bố --- boh --- /ɓo˧˥/

Answer: father | Example: Bố của tôi rất tốt bụng. | My father is very kind.

Hint: Think of 'boh' as a cool dad saying 'boh' to everything.

Question: cảm --- kahm --- kǎm

Answer: to feel | Example: Tôi cảm thấy rất hạnh phúc. | I feel very happy.

Hint: Think of 'calm' – when you feel calm, you are in touch with your feelings.

Question: lỗi --- loy --- lɔj˧˩

Answer: error, mistake | Example: Tôi đã mắc một lỗi trong bài tập về nhà. | I made an error in my homework.

Hint: Think of 'loy'alty to avoid mistakes.

Question: theo --- teh-oh --- tɛw

Answer: according to | Example: Theo tôi, chúng ta nên đi sớm. | According to me, we should leave early.

Hint: Think of 'theo' as 'the order' or 'the direction' to follow.

Question: ngày --- ngai --- ŋaːj˧˧

Answer: day | Example: Hôm nay là một ngày đẹp trời. | Today is a beautiful day.

Hint: Think of 'ngai' as a 'guy' who is always busy during the day.

Question: sau --- sow --- /saʊ/

Answer: after, behind | Example: Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau sau buổi học. | We will meet after the class.

Hint: Think of 'sow' seeds, you do it after preparing the soil.

Question: thành --- tahng --- tʰàɲ

Answer: city wall, fortress | Example: Người dân sống gần thành. | The people live near the city wall.

Hint: Think of 'thành' as a 'tall wall' protecting a city.

Question: ngay --- nigh --- ŋaj

Answer: day | Example: Hôm nay là một ngày đẹp trời. | Today is a beautiful day.

Hint: Think of 'day' as being 'nigh' or near.

Question: cháu --- chow --- t͡ɕaːw

Answer: grandchild, niece, or nephew | Example: Cháu của tôi rất thông minh. | My grandchild is very smart.

Hint: Think of 'chow' as in 'chow down' because grandparents love to feed their grandchildren.

Question: gặp --- gahp --- ɡap

Answer: to meet | Example: Tôi rất vui khi gặp bạn. | I am very happy to meet you.

Hint: Think of 'gap' in English - when you meet someone, you close the gap between you.

Question: yêu --- yoo --- juː

Answer: love | Example: Tôi yêu bạn. | I love you.

Hint: Think of 'You' when you love someone.

Question: nhìn --- n'yin --- ɲin

Answer: to look, to see | Example: Cô ấy nhìn ra cửa sổ. | She looks out the window.

Hint: Think of 'ninja' who always looks around carefully.

Question: cứ --- koo --- kɨ

Answer: keep doing something; continue | Example: Anh cứ làm việc chăm chỉ. | You keep working hard.

Hint: Think of 'koo' as in 'keep on going'.

Question: khác --- khahk --- kʰaːk

Answer: different | Example: Mỗi người có sở thích khác nhau. | Each person has different preferences.

Hint: Think of 'khaki' pants being different from other pants.

Question: bắt --- baht --- bǎt

Answer: to catch, to capture | Example: Anh ấy bắt con cá lớn. | He caught a big fish.

Hint: Think of 'bat' catching insects.

Question: chắc --- chuhk --- t͡ɕak

Answer: sure, certain | Example: Tôi chắc rằng anh ấy sẽ đến. | I am sure that he will come.

Hint: Think of 'check' to be sure.

Question: giết --- zyet --- /ziət/

Answer: to kill | Example: Anh ta đã giết con rắn. | He killed the snake.

Hint: Think of 'get' someone in a dangerous way.

Question: xem --- sem --- /sem/

Answer: to watch, to look at | Example: Tôi thích xem phim vào cuối tuần. | I like to watch movies on the weekend.

Hint: Think of 'sem' as 'see 'em' - you watch or look at them.

Question: qua --- kwah --- kwɑː

Answer: to pass, to go through | Example: Tôi đã qua cầu. | I have passed the bridge.

Hint: Think of 'qua' as 'going through' a 'quagmire'.

Question: cùng --- koong --- /kuŋ/

Answer: together | Example: Chúng ta sẽ làm việc cùng nhau. | We will work together.

Hint: Imagine 'koong' sounds like 'conga', and people dance the conga together.

Question: chào --- chow --- tɕaːw

Answer: hello | Example: Chào, bạn có khỏe không? | Hello, how are you?

Hint: Think of saying 'ciao' in Italian, which also means 'hello'.

Question: thích --- tick --- tʰɪk

Answer: to like | Example: Tôi thích ăn kem. | I like eating ice cream.

Hint: You 'tick' what you like on a list.

Question: vẫn --- vun --- və̌n

Answer: still, yet | Example: Tôi vẫn đang chờ bạn. | I am still waiting for you.

Hint: Think of 'van' that is still parked.

Question: sống --- sohng --- sɔŋ˧˦

Answer: to live | Example: Tôi muốn sống một cuộc sống hạnh phúc. | I want to live a happy life.

Hint: Think of 'song' - living your life like a song.

Question: cách --- kak --- kæʔ

Answer: way, method, manner | Example: Anh ấy có cách riêng để giải quyết vấn đề. | He has his own way to solve the problem.

Hint: Think of 'kak' as a quirky way to do something.

Question: đưa --- duh-uh --- dɨə

Answer: to give; to bring; to take | Example: Tôi sẽ đưa bạn đến sân bay. | I will take you to the airport.

Hint: Think of 'duh, just give it!'

Question: hết --- het --- hɛt

Answer: finished, out of, no more | Example: Tôi đã hết tiền. | I am out of money.

Hint: When something is 'hết,' it's all 'set' and done!

Question: lắm --- lam --- ləm˧˦

Answer: very, much, a lot | Example: Tôi thích món ăn này lắm. | I like this dish very much.

Hint: Think of 'lump' as in a big lump of something, meaning a lot.

Question: bọn --- bohn --- bɔːn

Answer: group (often used to refer to a group of people in a negative or informal way) | Example: Bọn họ luôn gây rắc rối. | That group always causes trouble.

Hint: Think of a 'bunch' of people, but in a less formal way.

Question: lúc --- look --- luk

Answer: time, moment | Example: Tôi sẽ gặp bạn vào lúc 3 giờ chiều. | I will meet you at 3 PM.

Hint: Think of 'look' at the clock to know the time.

Question: tớ --- tuh --- tə˦˥

Answer: I, me (informal, friendly) | Example: Tớ thích ăn kem. | I like to eat ice cream.

Hint: Think of 'tuh' as a casual way to say 'I' like 'yo' in English.

Question: hai --- hi --- haɪ

Answer: two | Example: Tôi có hai con mèo. | I have two cats.

Hint: Think of 'Hi' to remember 'two' because you often greet two people at once.

Question: quan --- kwahn --- kwan

Answer: officer, official | Example: Ông ấy là một quan chức cao cấp trong chính phủ. | He is a high-ranking official in the government.

Hint: Think of 'quan' as 'qualified officer'.

Question: lấy --- lay --- leɪ

Answer: to take, to get, to obtain | Example: Tôi cần lấy một cái bút. | I need to get a pen.

Hint: Think of 'lay' as in 'lay your hands on something to take it.'

Question: mới --- muh-ee --- mɤ̌jˀ

Answer: new | Example: Tôi vừa mua một chiếc xe mới. | I just bought a new car.

Hint: Think of 'muh-ee' as 'my new thing'.

Question: gọi --- goy --- ɡɔj˧˩˧

Answer: to call | Example: Tôi sẽ gọi bạn sau. | I will call you later.

Hint: Think of 'goy' as a quick way to get someone's attention.

Question: cha --- cha --- /t͡ɕaː/

Answer: father | Example: Cha tôi là một người rất tốt. | My father is a very good person.

Hint: Think of 'cha-cha' dance, and imagine dancing with your father.

Question: hiểu --- hyoo --- hiəu

Answer: understand | Example: Tôi hiểu bạn nói gì. | I understand what you are saying.

Hint: If you 'hiểu' something, you 'hear' it clearly in your mind.

Question: ăn --- ahn --- ʔaːn

Answer: to eat | Example: Tôi muốn ăn cơm. | I want to eat rice.

Hint: Think of 'Ahn' as 'on' your plate ready to eat.

Question: bảo --- bah-oh --- bǎw

Answer: to protect, to ensure, to guarantee | Example: Anh ấy luôn bảo vệ em. | He always protects me.

Hint: Think of 'bảo' as a 'bao' (bun) protecting the delicious filling inside.

Question: tay --- tie --- taɪ

Answer: hand | Example: Anh ấy có một vết xước trên tay. | He has a scratch on his hand.

Hint: Think of 'tie' as in 'tie your hand'.

Question: giúp --- zoop --- /zup/

Answer: help | Example: Tôi cần bạn giúp tôi với bài tập này. | I need you to help me with this homework.

Hint: Think of 'zoop' as a superhero who always helps!

Question: xe --- seh --- /sɛ/

Answer: vehicle | Example: Tôi cần mua một chiếc xe mới. | I need to buy a new vehicle.

Hint: Imagine a 'sexy' car - 'xe' means vehicle.

Question: rằng --- rang --- /z̻aŋ/

Answer: that (used to introduce a clause) | Example: Anh ấy nói rằng anh ấy sẽ đến. | He said that he would come.

Hint: Think of 'rang' as the sound of a bell introducing something important.

Question: tự --- tuh --- tɨ˧˨˧

Answer: self | Example: Anh ấy tự làm bài tập. | He does his homework by himself.

Hint: Think of 'tuh' as 'to yourself'.

Question: lần --- lun --- /lən/

Answer: time, occasion | Example: Đây là lần đầu tiên tôi đến Việt Nam. | This is the first time I have come to Vietnam.

Hint: Think of 'lunchtime' as a specific time or occasion.

Question: chính --- cheeng --- tʃɪn

Answer: main; primary; principal | Example: Công việc chính của tôi là giảng dạy. | My main job is teaching.

Hint: Think of 'chief' as the main person in charge.

Question: hả --- ha --- hɑː

Answer: a word used to express surprise, disbelief, or to ask for repetition | Example: Bạn nói gì, hả? | What did you say, huh?

Hint: Think of 'huh?' in English when you're surprised or didn't hear something.

Question: bỏ --- baw --- bɔ˧˩

Answer: to leave, to abandon, to give up | Example: Anh ấy đã bỏ công việc của mình. | He has given up his job.

Hint: Think of 'baw'ling when you leave or give up something.

Question: ngài --- ngai --- ŋaːi

Answer: sir, you (formal) | Example: Xin chào ngài, tôi có thể giúp gì cho ngài? | Hello sir, how can I help you?

Hint: Think of a knight saying 'Sir' to someone.

Question: cuộc --- kwook --- /kwɔk/

Answer: event, affair, or activity | Example: Cuộc họp hôm nay rất quan trọng. | Today's meeting is very important.

Hint: Think of 'cook' but with a 'w' sound; events often involve cooking!

Question: năm --- nahm --- nəm

Answer: year | Example: Tôi đã sống ở đây ba năm. | I have lived here for three years.

Hint: Think of 'nam' in 'Vietnam' and remember the years of history.

Question: chúa --- choo-ah --- t͡ɕuə

Answer: lord, god | Example: Chúa trời là đấng toàn năng. | God is almighty.

Hint: Think of 'choo-choo' train, powerful and leading the way.

Question: mất --- muht --- mɜt

Answer: lost | Example: Tôi bị mất chìa khóa. | I lost my keys.

Hint: Think of 'must' as in 'I must find what I lost.'

Question: ngươi --- nguh-ee --- ŋɨəi

Answer: you (informal, singular) | Example: Ngươi đang làm gì? | What are you doing?

Hint: Think of 'you' as 'nguh-ee' in Vietnamese.

Question: vụ --- voo --- /vu˧˨˧/

Answer: case, incident, season | Example: Cảnh sát đang điều tra một vụ án nghiêm trọng. | The police are investigating a serious case.

Hint: Think of 'voo' as in 'voodoo', which can be a mysterious case or incident.

Question: bây --- bai --- baɪ

Answer: cloud | Example: Trời hôm nay có nhiều bây. | The sky has many clouds today.

Hint: Imagine saying 'bye' to a cloud as it floats away.

Question: nay --- nay --- naɪ

Answer: today | Example: Hôm nay trời đẹp. | Today the weather is beautiful.

Hint: Think of 'nay' as a horse saying 'today'!

Question: khỏi --- khoi --- xɔj˧˩˧

Answer: to recover, to be free from | Example: Sau một tuần, tôi đã khỏi bệnh. | After a week, I have recovered from the illness.

Hint: Think of 'khoi' as 'clear' - when you recover, you are clear of illness.

Question: nhân --- nyun --- ɲəːn

Answer: core, kernel, or human | Example: Anh ấy là một người nhân hậu. | He is a kind-hearted person.

Hint: Think of 'human' as the core of humanity.

Question: tiền --- tien --- tiən

Answer: money | Example: Tôi cần tiền để mua sách. | I need money to buy books.

Hint: Think of 'tin' as in 'tin can' that holds money.

Question: đường --- doong --- dɨəŋ

Answer: sugar | Example: Tôi cần mua một ít đường. | I need to buy some sugar.

Hint: Think of 'doong' as the sound you make when you taste something sweet!

Question: nhận --- nyun --- ɲə̂n

Answer: to receive, to accept | Example: Tôi đã nhận được món quà từ bạn. | I received a gift from you.

Hint: Think of 'nyun' as 'new' things you receive.

Question: vâng --- vung --- vəŋ

Answer: yes | Example: Bạn có muốn đi xem phim không? - Vâng. | Do you want to go to the movies? - Yes.

Hint: Think of 'vung' as a fun way to say 'yes' in Vietnamese.

Question: trở --- choh --- ʈəː

Answer: to turn, to become | Example: Anh ấy trở nên mạnh mẽ hơn sau khi tập luyện. | He became stronger after training.

Hint: Think of 'turning' into something new.

Question: xuống --- sue-ong --- /suəŋ/

Answer: down | Example: Anh ấy đi xuống cầu thang. | He goes down the stairs.

Hint: Think of 'sue' someone to bring them 'down'.

Question: mặt --- maht --- mâːt

Answer: face | Example: Cô ấy có một khuôn mặt xinh đẹp. | She has a beautiful face.

Hint: Imagine 'maht' as a surprised face saying 'maht!'

Question: thời --- tuh-ee --- tʰəːi

Answer: time, era, period | Example: Thời gian trôi qua rất nhanh. | Time passes very quickly.

Hint: Think of 'time' as 'tuh-ee' (sounds like 'toy')

Question: nhé --- nyeh --- ɲɛ

Answer: A particle used at the end of a sentence to soften the tone, make a suggestion, or seek agreement. | Example: Đi chơi nhé? | Shall we go out?

Hint: Think of 'nyeh' as a gentle nudge for agreement or suggestion.

Question: định --- dinh --- /ɗiŋ˧˨ʔ/

Answer: to intend, to plan | Example: Tôi định đi du lịch vào tháng tới. | I plan to travel next month.

Hint: Think of 'dinh' as 'ding' - when you have a plan, it 'dings' in your head!

Question: thưa --- tuh --- tʰɨə

Answer: to address someone respectfully, often used before a title or name | Example: Thưa ông, tôi có thể giúp gì cho ông? | Sir, how can I help you?

Hint: Think of 'sir' but in Vietnamese.

Question: gái --- gah-ee --- ɡaɪ

Answer: girl | Example: Cô ấy là một cô gái xinh đẹp. | She is a beautiful girl.

Hint: Think of 'guy' but for a girl!

Question: sát --- saht --- sát

Answer: close, near | Example: Nhà của tôi sát trường học. | My house is close to the school.

Hint: Think of 'sat' right next to you.

Question: đồ --- doh --- /ɗo˨˩/

Answer: thing, item, stuff | Example: Tôi cần mua một số đồ cho bữa tiệc. | I need to buy some things for the party.

Hint: Think of 'dough' as a thing you can make stuff with.

Question: gia --- zah --- /zaː/

Answer: family | Example: Gia đình của tôi rất lớn. | My family is very big.

Hint: Think of 'Giants' - they often have big families!

Question: nơi --- nuh-ee --- nɤi

Answer: place | Example: Đây là nơi tôi sinh ra. | This is the place where I was born.

Hint: Think of 'noisy' places.

Question: do --- daw --- /zɔ˧˩/

Answer: red | Example: Cô ấy mặc một chiếc váy màu đỏ. | She is wearing a red dress.

Hint: Think of 'do' as in 'do re mi', but imagine the 'do' is red in color!

Question: số --- soh --- /so/

Answer: number | Example: Tôi không thể nhớ hết các số. | I can't remember all the numbers.

Hint: Think of 'so many numbers!'

Question: lời --- loi --- lɔːi

Answer: word | Example: Anh ấy nói những lời rất chân thành. | He speaks very sincere words.

Hint: Think of 'loi' as 'loyal words'.

Question: luôn --- loo-uhn --- /luən/

Answer: always | Example: Tôi luôn yêu bạn. | I always love you.

Hint: Always remember to 'loo' before you leave!

Question: ngoài --- ngwai --- ŋwâj

Answer: outside | Example: Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau ngoài công viên. | We will meet outside the park.

Hint: Think of 'no way' you're staying inside!

Question: thằng --- tang --- tʰâŋ

Answer: boy, guy (informal, often used to refer to a young male) | Example: Thằng đó rất thông minh. | That boy is very smart.

Hint: Think of 'tang' as a young boy with a tangy personality.

Question: nhau --- nyow --- ɲaʊ

Answer: placenta | Example: Nhau là một phần quan trọng trong thai kỳ. | The placenta is an important part of pregnancy.

Hint: Think of 'now' you need to take care of the baby, starting with the placenta.

Question: cơ --- kuh --- kəː

Answer: muscle | Example: Tôi cần tập thể dục để tăng cường cơ bắp. | I need to exercise to strengthen my muscles.

Hint: Think of 'core' muscles.

Question: mấy --- may --- maɪ˧˦

Answer: how many; several | Example: Bạn có mấy cái bút? | How many pens do you have?

Hint: Think of 'may I have several?'

Question: chút --- choot --- t͡ɕut

Answer: a little, a bit | Example: Tôi chỉ cần một chút muối. | I only need a little bit of salt.

Hint: Think of 'chute' - just a little drop!

Question: bất --- buht --- bət

Answer: not | Example: Tôi bất đồng ý với bạn. | I do not agree with you.

Hint: Think of 'but' as in 'but not this'.

Question: bé --- beh --- be

Answer: child | Example: Bé đang chơi với đồ chơi. | The child is playing with toys.

Hint: Think of a 'baby' as a small child.

Question: toàn --- twan --- twaːn

Answer: whole, entire, complete | Example: Cô ấy đã đọc toàn bộ cuốn sách trong một ngày. | She read the entire book in one day.

Hint: Think of 'total' to remember 'toàn' means whole or complete.

Question: kẻ --- keh --- kɛ

Answer: person, individual (often used in a negative context) | Example: Anh ta là kẻ trộm. | He is a thief.

Hint: Think of 'kẻ' as 'keh, that person again!' in a negative tone.

Question: từng --- tuhng --- təŋ

Answer: ever, used to indicate an experience or action that has happened at some point in the past | Example: Tôi đã từng đến Paris. | I have ever been to Paris.

Hint: Think of 'tune' - Have you ever heard this tune before?

Question: động --- dohng --- ɗôŋ˧˨˧

Answer: cave | Example: Chúng tôi đã khám phá một động lớn trong rừng. | We discovered a large cave in the forest.

Hint: Think of a 'dong' sound echoing in a cave.

Question: hàng --- hahng --- hɑːŋ

Answer: goods, merchandise | Example: Chúng tôi cần kiểm tra hàng trước khi bán. | We need to check the goods before selling.

Hint: Think of 'hang' the goods on the shelf.

Question: ơi --- uh-ee --- ɤj

Answer: a term used to call someone or get their attention, often added after a name or title | Example: Lan ơi, đến đây nào! | Lan, hey, come here!

Hint: Think of 'hey' but in Vietnamese!

Question: nhanh --- nyang --- ɲaɲ

Answer: fast | Example: Anh ấy chạy rất nhanh. | He runs very fast.

Hint: Imagine a cheetah saying 'nyang' as it runs fast.

Question: nhiên --- nyehn --- ɲiən

Answer: natural, naturally | Example: Cô ấy hành động rất nhiên. | She acts very naturally.

Hint: Think of 'nature' to remember 'natural'.

Question: bằng --- bahng --- bâŋ

Answer: equal | Example: Hai đội chơi có số điểm bằng nhau. | The two teams have equal points.

Hint: Think of a 'bang' in a race where everyone starts equally.

Question: sĩ --- see --- si˧˦

Answer: scholar, gentleman | Example: Anh ấy là một sĩ nổi tiếng. | He is a famous scholar.

Hint: Think of a 'scholar' saying 'see' to all the knowledge.

Question: chỗ --- choh --- t͡ɕo

Answer: place, spot, location | Example: Tôi đang tìm một chỗ để ngồi. | I am looking for a place to sit.

Hint: Think of 'choh' as 'choosing a spot' to remember it means 'place'.

Question: phòng --- fong --- /fɔŋ/

Answer: room | Example: Tôi đang ở trong phòng của mình. | I am in my room.

Hint: Think of 'phone' ringing in a room.

Question: chú --- choo --- t͡ɕu

Answer: uncle (younger brother of one's father) | Example: Chú của tôi rất vui tính. | My uncle is very funny.

Hint: Think of 'choo-choo' train, which kids often associate with their fun uncle.

Question: quay --- kwai --- kwaj

Answer: to turn, to rotate, to film | Example: Anh ấy đang quay một bộ phim mới. | He is filming a new movie.

Hint: Think of 'quay' as 'quickly rotating'.

Question: nhớ --- nyuh --- ɲəː

Answer: to miss, to remember | Example: Tôi nhớ bạn rất nhiều. | I miss you a lot.

Hint: Think of 'nyuh' as 'new' memories or missing someone.

Question: thực --- thook --- tʰɨk

Answer: real, true | Example: Điều này là thực. | This is real.

Hint: Think of 'thook' as 'true hook' to remember it means 'real' or 'true'.

Question: chiến --- chee-en --- tɕiə̯n

Answer: fight, battle, war | Example: Họ đã chiến đấu dũng cảm trong trận chiến. | They fought bravely in the battle.

Hint: Think of 'cheese' and 'end' - a battle for the last piece of cheese!

Question: chẳng --- chang --- t͡ɕaŋ˧˩

Answer: not | Example: Tôi chẳng muốn đi đâu. | I do not want to go anywhere.

Hint: Think of 'chang' as in 'change' but it means 'not' changing anything.

Question: vô --- voh --- vo

Answer: to enter | Example: Anh ấy vô phòng học. | He entered the classroom.

Hint: Think of 'voh' as in 'voh-lunteer' entering a room.

Question: đại --- dai --- /ɗâj/

Answer: big, large, great | Example: Cây này rất đại. | This tree is very big.

Hint: Think of 'dai' as 'die' – you need a 'big' effort to survive!

Question: lý --- lee --- li˧˧

Answer: reason | Example: Anh ấy luôn có lý do cho mọi việc. | He always has a reason for everything.

Hint: Think of 'Lee' always having a good reason for everything!

Question: ko --- koh --- ko

Answer: no | Example: Tôi ko muốn đi. | I do not want to go.

Hint: Think of 'ko' as a short form of 'no' in Vietnamese.

Question: vui --- voo-ee --- /vuːi/

Answer: happy | Example: Tôi cảm thấy rất vui hôm nay. | I feel very happy today.

Hint: Think of 'Voo' as in 'Woo-hoo!' for happiness.

Question: bên --- ben --- beːn

Answer: side | Example: Tôi đứng bên cạnh bạn. | I stand beside you.

Hint: Imagine sitting on a 'bench' on the side of the road.

Question: lẽ --- leh --- lɛ

Answer: reason, principle | Example: Anh ấy không có lẽ để làm điều đó. | He has no reason to do that.

Hint: Think of 'lẽ' as the 'reason' behind why something 'leads' to another.

Question: hỏi --- hoy --- /hɔj˧˩˧/

Answer: to ask | Example: Tôi muốn hỏi bạn một câu hỏi. | I want to ask you a question.

Hint: Think of 'hoy' as a greeting to start a question.

Question: tiếp --- tee-ep --- tiːɛp

Answer: to continue | Example: Chúng ta sẽ tiếp tục sau giờ nghỉ. | We will continue after the break.

Hint: Think of 'tip' as in 'tip of the iceberg,' which continues below the surface.

Question: cứu --- koo --- ku˧˦

Answer: to save or rescue | Example: Anh ấy đã cứu con mèo khỏi cây. | He saved the cat from the tree.

Hint: Imagine shouting 'koo' like a superhero swooping in to save the day!

Question: tình --- tin --- tɨ̞jŋ

Answer: love, affection | Example: Anh ấy có rất nhiều tình cảm dành cho cô ấy. | He has a lot of affection for her.

Hint: Think of 'tin' as in 'tin of love'.

Question: cảnh --- kanh --- kæŋ

Answer: scene; scenery; view | Example: Cảnh ở đây rất đẹp. | The scenery here is very beautiful.

Hint: Imagine a 'kangaroo' enjoying a beautiful 'scene'.

Question: học --- hawk --- hɔk

Answer: to study, to learn | Example: Tôi thích học tiếng Anh. | I like to study English.

Hint: Imagine a hawk studying its prey.

Question: cố --- koh --- ko˧˦

Answer: to try, to make an effort | Example: Tôi sẽ cố gắng hết sức. | I will try my best.

Hint: Think of 'go' as in 'go for it!'

Question: tuyệt --- twee-et --- twiət

Answer: excellent, wonderful | Example: Bữa tiệc hôm qua thật tuyệt. | The party yesterday was excellent.

Hint: Think of 'tweet' from a bird, which is often a wonderful sound.

Question: đồng --- dohng --- ɗôŋ

Answer: field; also means copper or same | Example: Chúng tôi đi dạo trên đồng. | We walked in the field.

Hint: Think of a 'dong' sound echoing across a wide field.

Question: trả --- chah --- tʂaː

Answer: to return, to pay back | Example: Tôi sẽ trả lại quyển sách cho bạn. | I will return the book to you.

Hint: Think of 'tra' as 'trade' – you give something back.

Question: máy --- mai --- maɪ

Answer: machine | Example: Tôi cần sửa máy tính của tôi. | I need to fix my computer.

Hint: Think of 'mai' as in 'mai-chine'!

Question: đánh --- dahn --- daɲ

Answer: to hit, to strike, to beat | Example: Anh ấy đánh trống rất giỏi. | He plays the drum very well.

Hint: Think of 'dahn' as 'dawn' when you hit the snooze button.

Question: giống --- zohng --- /zjəŋ/

Answer: similar, alike | Example: Hai người này trông rất giống nhau. | These two people look very similar.

Hint: Think of 'zoning' areas that look similar.

Question: trai --- chai --- /t͡ɕaɪ/

Answer: boy | Example: Anh ấy là một cậu trai tốt. | He is a good boy.

Hint: Think of 'chai' tea being served by a boy.

Question: vị --- vee --- vi˧˨

Answer: taste, flavor | Example: Món ăn này có vị rất ngon. | This dish has a very good taste.

Hint: Think of 'vee' as in 'veeery tasty!'

Question: kia --- kee-ah --- kiə

Answer: over there | Example: Ngôi nhà kia rất đẹp. | The house over there is very beautiful.

Hint: Think of 'Kia' cars parked 'over there'.

Question: chị --- chee --- /t͡ɕi˧˩˧/

Answer: older sister | Example: Chị của tôi rất thông minh. | My older sister is very smart.

Hint: Think of 'chee' as in 'cheese' and remember your older sister smiling like cheese!

Question: tâm --- tuhm --- təm

Answer: heart, mind, center | Example: Anh ấy có một tâm hồn tốt. | He has a good heart.

Hint: Think of 'tâm' as the 'core' of your being, like the heart or mind.

Question: bộ --- boh --- bo˧˨ʔ

Answer: set, collection, department, ministry | Example: Tôi có một bộ sách rất hay. | I have a very good set of books.

Hint: Think of 'boh' as a 'box' containing a set or collection.

Question: xảy --- sigh --- /săj/

Answer: to happen, to occur | Example: Chuyện gì đã xảy ra? | What happened?

Hint: Think of a sigh when something unexpected happens.

Question: cổ --- koh --- ko˧˩˧

Answer: neck | Example: Cô ấy đeo một chiếc vòng cổ rất đẹp. | She is wearing a very beautiful necklace.

Hint: Think of 'collar' which goes around the neck.

Question: chơi --- chuh-ee --- tɕɤj˧˧

Answer: play | Example: Tôi thích chơi bóng đá. | I like to play soccer.

Hint: Think of 'joy' when you play.

Question: đề --- day --- de˨˩

Answer: topic; to mention or suggest | Example: Giáo viên đã chọn một đề rất thú vị cho bài luận. | The teacher chose a very interesting topic for the essay.

Hint: Think of 'day' as a time to bring up new topics.

Question: gian --- zahn --- /z̻aːn/

Answer: space, room | Example: Phòng này có nhiều gian để lưu trữ đồ. | This room has a lot of space to store things.

Hint: Think of 'gian' as 'giant space' or 'giant room'.

Question: đều --- day-oo --- deɪw

Answer: all, every | Example: Tất cả chúng ta đều có trách nhiệm. | We all have responsibilities.

Hint: Think of 'day' and how every day is the same.

Question: tối --- toy --- toɪ

Answer: night | Example: Tôi thích đi dạo vào buổi tối. | I like to walk at night.

Hint: Think of 'toy' you play with at night.

Question: cám --- kahm --- kæm

Answer: bran | Example: Tôi thường ăn cháo cám vào buổi sáng. | I usually eat bran porridge in the morning.

Hint: Think of 'calm' bran cereal.

Question: nước --- nuh-ook --- nɨək

Answer: water | Example: Tôi cần một ly nước. | I need a glass of water.

Hint: Think of 'nook' where you might find a refreshing stream of water.

Question: ổn --- ohn --- oːn˧˩

Answer: okay, stable, fine | Example: Mọi thứ đều ổn. | Everything is okay.

Hint: Think of 'own' your stability.

Question: vài --- vai --- vaɪ

Answer: a few, some | Example: Tôi có vài cuốn sách. | I have a few books.

Hint: Think of 'variety' - you need a few to have variety.

Question: sinh --- sin --- /siŋ/

Answer: to be born; to give birth | Example: Cô ấy vừa mới sinh con. | She just gave birth to a child.

Hint: Think of 'sin' as the start of 'singing' - you start your life by being born, just like a song starts with the first note.

Question: giữ --- zoo --- /zɨ˧˩˧/

Answer: to keep, to hold | Example: Anh ấy giữ lời hứa của mình. | He keeps his promise.

Hint: Imagine a zoo keeper holding animals.

Question: tiếng --- tyeng --- tiəŋ

Answer: sound, language | Example: Tôi đang học tiếng Anh. | I am learning English.

Hint: Think of 'ting' as the sound a bell makes.

Question: câu --- koh --- kəw

Answer: sentence | Example: Tôi viết một câu. | I wrote a sentence.

Hint: Think of 'cow' forming a sentence in a storybook.

Question: bởi --- boy --- ɓɔj˧˩

Answer: because | Example: Tôi không thể đi bởi vì tôi bận. | I can't go because I am busy.

Hint: Think of 'boy' explaining something: 'because...'

Question: ừ --- uh --- ɨ

Answer: yes | Example: Bạn có muốn đi không? - Ừ. | Do you want to go? - Yes.

Hint: Think of saying 'uh-huh' when you agree.

Question: chờ --- chuh --- t͡ɕəː

Answer: to wait | Example: Tôi phải chờ bạn ở đây. | I have to wait for you here.

Hint: Think of 'chuh' as in 'chill' while you wait.

Question: đẹp --- depp --- /ɗɛp˧ˀ˨/

Answer: beautiful | Example: Cô ấy rất đẹp. | She is very beautiful.

Hint: Think of 'depth' in beauty.

Question: kết --- ket --- kɛt

Answer: to tie, to knot, to connect | Example: Chúng ta cần kết các sợi dây lại với nhau. | We need to tie the ropes together.

Hint: Think of 'knot' in English, which sounds similar to 'kết'.

Question: lo --- loh --- /lɔ˧˧/

Answer: worry | Example: Tôi rất lo về kỳ thi sắp tới. | I am very worried about the upcoming exam.

Hint: Think of 'low' mood when you worry.

Question: vừa --- vuh-ah --- /vɨə/

Answer: just, fit, suitable | Example: Chiếc áo này vừa với tôi. | This shirt fits me.

Hint: Think of 'just' fitting into a 'vase' (vuh-ah).

Question: hành --- hanh --- hàɲ

Answer: onion | Example: Tôi cần mua một ít hành cho bữa tối. | I need to buy some onions for dinner.

Hint: Think of 'hand' chopping onions.

Question: giới --- zoy --- /zoj˧˦/

Answer: world, realm, boundary | Example: Anh ấy là một nhà thám hiểm nổi tiếng trên toàn giới. | He is a famous explorer around the world.

Hint: Think of 'joy' in exploring the world!

Question: báo --- bah-oh --- baːw

Answer: newspaper | Example: Tôi đọc báo mỗi sáng. | I read the newspaper every morning.

Hint: Think of 'báo' as 'browsing' through a newspaper.

Question: tưởng --- tuong --- tɨəŋ˧˩˧

Answer: to think, to believe, to imagine | Example: Tôi tưởng hôm nay là thứ bảy. | I thought today was Saturday.

Hint: Imagine you 'tinker' with thoughts.

Question: hình --- hing --- hɪŋ

Answer: shape, form, or image | Example: Tôi thích hình dạng của ngôi nhà này. | I like the shape of this house.

Hint: Think of 'hinge' which helps in forming or shaping doors.

Question: đáng --- dahng --- daːŋ

Answer: worthy, deserving | Example: Anh ấy là một người đáng tin cậy. | He is a trustworthy person.

Hint: Think 'dang, that's worthy!'

Question: bắn --- bahn --- /ɓan˧˦/

Answer: to shoot | Example: Anh ấy bắn vào mục tiêu. | He shot at the target.

Hint: Think of 'bang' when you shoot.

Question: viên --- vee-en --- viən

Answer: a pill or a tablet | Example: Tôi uống một viên thuốc mỗi ngày. | I take a pill every day.

Hint: Imagine a 'vee-en' (Vietnamese) pill to keep you healthy.

Question: hôm --- hohm --- hoːm

Answer: day | Example: Hôm nay trời đẹp. | Today the weather is beautiful.

Hint: Think of 'home' where you spend your day.

Question: hiện --- hee-en --- hiən˧˨˧

Answer: present, appear | Example: Anh ấy hiện đang ở đây. | He is currently present here.

Hint: Think of 'he is here' to remember 'hiện' means 'present'.

Question: ôi --- oi --- ɔi

Answer: oh (an expression of surprise or admiration) | Example: Ôi, bạn thật tuyệt vời! | Oh, you are amazing!

Hint: Think of 'oh' in English, it's a simple expression of surprise!

Question: bình --- bin --- bɪŋ

Answer: bottle, vase, or jar | Example: Tôi mua một cái bình hoa mới. | I bought a new flower vase.

Hint: Think of 'bin' as a container, just like a bottle or jar.

Question: biệt --- bee-et --- biət

Answer: separate, distinct | Example: Chúng tôi sống ở những ngôi nhà biệt lập. | We live in separate houses.

Hint: Think of 'bid' farewell to something separate.

Question: lâu --- low --- ləʊ

Answer: long (time) | Example: Anh ấy đã chờ đợi rất lâu. | He has waited for a very long time.

Hint: Think of 'low' time passing slowly.

Question: đủ --- doo --- /ɗu˧˩/

Answer: enough | Example: Tôi đã ăn đủ. | I have eaten enough.

Hint: Think 'do' you have enough?

Question: sợ --- suh --- səː

Answer: afraid | Example: Tôi rất sợ con chó lớn. | I am very afraid of the big dog.

Hint: Think of 'sir' but with a scared tone!

Question: sáng --- sahng --- saŋ˧˦

Answer: bright | Example: Bầu trời rất sáng vào buổi sáng. | The sky is very bright in the morning.

Hint: Think of the sun rising in the morning, making everything bright.

Question: trọng --- chong --- ʈɨəŋ

Answer: respect | Example: Tôi rất trọng thầy giáo của mình. | I have great respect for my teacher.

Hint: Think of 'trump' - respect the office, not the person.

Question: lớn --- lun --- ləːn˧˦

Answer: big, large | Example: Con cá này rất lớn. | This fish is very big.

Hint: Think of a 'big' balloon that is 'lớn'.

Question: thần --- tuhn --- tʰən

Answer: god, deity | Example: Người dân cầu nguyện với thần để có mùa màng bội thu. | The people pray to the god for a bountiful harvest.

Hint: Think of 'thunder' - gods often control the weather!

Question: vấn --- vun --- /vən/

Answer: to ask | Example: Tôi muốn vấn bạn một câu hỏi. | I want to ask you a question.

Hint: Think of 'vent' as in venting your questions.

Question: cửa --- kuh-ah --- kɨə

Answer: door | Example: Tôi mở cửa. | I open the door.

Hint: Think of 'curtain' covering a door.

Question: ba --- bah --- baː

Answer: father | Example: Ba của tôi rất tốt bụng. | My father is very kind.

Hint: Think of 'ba' as in 'dad' saying 'bah!' when surprised.

Question: thương --- toong --- tʰɨəŋ

Answer: love, affection, or to feel pity | Example: Tôi rất thương mẹ của tôi. | I really love my mother.

Hint: Think of 'toong' as a heart going 'toong toong' when you feel love or pity.

Question: chạy --- chai --- t͡ɕaɪ˧˩˧

Answer: to run | Example: Tôi thích chạy vào buổi sáng. | I like to run in the morning.

Hint: Think of 'chai' tea running away because it's too hot!

Question: giải --- zy-eye --- zai

Answer: to solve or to untie | Example: Tôi cần giải bài toán này. | I need to solve this math problem.

Hint: Think of 'giải' as 'untie the knot' to solve the problem.

Question: thông --- tohng --- tʰoŋ

Answer: pine (tree) | Example: Cây thông rất đẹp vào mùa đông. | The pine tree is very beautiful in the winter.

Hint: Think of 'thong' but with an 'o' sound, and imagine a pine tree wearing a thong!

Question: trung --- choong --- /tɕuŋ/

Answer: egg | Example: Tôi ăn một quả trứng vào buổi sáng. | I eat an egg in the morning.

Hint: Think of a 'chicken' laying an 'egg'.

Question: phụ --- foo --- fu˧˨˧

Answer: secondary, auxiliary, or assistant | Example: Anh ấy là phụ tá của giám đốc. | He is the assistant to the director.

Hint: Think of 'foo' as in 'fool' who is just an assistant!

Question: thường --- thoo-ung --- /tʰɨəŋ/

Answer: usually, often | Example: Tôi thường đi bộ vào buổi sáng. | I usually go for a walk in the morning.

Hint: Think of 'thoo-ung' as 'too often'!

Question: tra --- chah --- /tʃaː/

Answer: tea | Example: Tôi thích uống trà vào buổi sáng. | I like to drink tea in the morning.

Hint: Think of 'cha' as a relaxing tea time.

Question: cuối --- kwoo-ee --- kuəi˦ˀ˥

Answer: end, last, final | Example: Cuối tuần này tôi sẽ đi du lịch. | This weekend, I will go traveling.

Hint: Think of 'cool' as the final stage of something hot.

Question: coi --- koy --- kɔj˧˩

Answer: to watch, to look at | Example: Tôi thích coi phim vào cuối tuần. | I like to watch movies on the weekends.

Hint: Think of 'coin' - you look closely at a coin to see its details.

Question: mang --- mahng --- maŋ

Answer: to bring or carry | Example: Anh ấy mang theo một chiếc túi lớn. | He is carrying a big bag.

Hint: Imagine 'mang' as a 'man' carrying a 'gang' of items.

Question: vẻ --- veh --- /vɛ/

Answer: appearance, look, aspect | Example: Cô ấy có vẻ đẹp tự nhiên. | She has a natural beauty.

Hint: Think of 'ver' in 'verdict' - you judge by appearance.

Question: chiếc --- chee-ek --- t͡ɕiək

Answer: a classifier used for singular items, often vehicles or objects | Example: Tôi có một chiếc xe mới. | I have a new car.

Hint: Think of 'cheek' - you only have two, like singular items!

Question: cầu --- kow --- kaʊ

Answer: bridge | Example: Chúng tôi đi qua cầu để đến trường. | We cross the bridge to get to school.

Hint: Imagine a cow walking across a bridge.

Question: đội --- doy --- ɗôjˀ

Answer: team | Example: Chúng tôi là một đội mạnh. | We are a strong team.

Hint: A team is like a 'doy' (toy) you play with together.

Question: nhỏ --- nyaw --- ɲɔ˧˩˧

Answer: small | Example: Cái bàn này rất nhỏ. | This table is very small.

Hint: Think of 'nyaw' as the sound a small cat might make.

Question: rõ --- raw --- /rɔ˧˩˧/

Answer: clear, obvious | Example: Anh ấy nói rất rõ. | He speaks very clearly.

Hint: Think of 'raw' information that is clear and obvious.

Question: bác --- bahk --- bák

Answer: uncle or aunt (older sibling of one's parent) | Example: Bác của tôi sống ở Hà Nội. | My uncle/aunt lives in Hanoi.

Hint: Think of 'back' in English, as in going back to family roots.

Question: hợp --- huhp --- həːp

Answer: fit, suitable, or match | Example: Chiếc áo này rất hợp với bạn. | This shirt fits you very well.

Hint: Think of 'hop' to the right fit!

Question: trời --- choi --- /tɕɜːj/

Answer: sky; heaven | Example: Trời hôm nay rất đẹp. | The sky is very beautiful today.

Hint: Think of a 'choir' singing in the sky.

Question: ngủ --- ngoo --- ŋu˧˩˧

Answer: sleep | Example: Tôi cần đi ngủ sớm tối nay. | I need to go to sleep early tonight.

Hint: When you're tired, you 'ngoo' to sleep.

Question: thêm --- tem --- tʰɛm

Answer: add | Example: Bạn có thể thêm một chút muối vào món ăn này không? | Can you add a little salt to this dish?

Hint: Think of 'tem' as 'team' - you add more players to a team.