nâu
[nəw˧˧]
The English word "brown" is translated into Vietnamese as nâu.
nâu is an adjective used to describe something as having a brown color or colour. It can also function as a noun to mean the colour brown itself.
Meaning: having a brown color/colour (adj)
Related words
Did you know?
- In traditional Vietnamese culture, brown clothing made from the củ nâu plant was prized because it was believed to repel insects and protect the skin from the sun.
- The Vietnamese word nâu shares a linguistic root with the word nu found in the Muong Bi language, which borrowed the term from an earlier form of Vietnamese.
- In older Vietnamese rural traditions, brown was the primary color for peasant clothing, symbolizing humility and a connection to the soil.
Examples in context
- Tôi có mắt nâu.I have brown eyes.This sentence is useful for describing eye color using nâu.Tatoeba #13666128 by leucammieuvu, translation #5852157 by CK
- Sô-cô-la có màu nâu.Chocolate has brown color.This sentence shows how to describe the color of chocolate using nâu.Tatoeba #11338393 by chaule3, translation #11338388 by chaule3
- Nhân tiện thì, anh ấy cực kì đẹp trai, cao hơn mức trung bình, mảnh khảnh, cường tráng, có đôi mắt đen rất đẹp và mái tóc màu nâu.He was, by the way, exceptionally handsome, above the average height, slim, well-built, with beautiful dark eyes and dark brown hair.This sentence describes a person's hair color using nâu.Tatoeba #13787584 by leucammieuvu, translation #13787351 by Just_Balls
- Tôi thích màu nâu của cái áo này.I like the brown color of this shirt.
- Chiếc gối màu nâu hồng trên ghế sofa tạo điểm nhấn thú vị cho phòng khách.The brown-pink pillow on the sofa creates an interesting accent for the living room.
Example conversation
Tuấn and Hương are looking at shoes in a store.
- TuấnChiếc giày này màu nâu, em thấy sao?These shoes are brown, what do you think?
- HươngEm thích màu nâu, nhưng nó hơi tối.I like brown, but it is a bit dark.
- TuấnVậy anh sẽ tìm đôi màu khác cho em.Then I will find a different color pair for you.
- HươngCảm ơn anh, Tuấn.Thank you, Tuấn.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brown” translations and entries nâu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nâu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
