đài tưởng niệm
The English word "memorial" (as a structure) is translated into Vietnamese as đài tưởng niệm.
Meaning: structure (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of đài (platform/tower/monument) and tưởng niệm (to commemorate/remember).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase đài tưởng niệm is used for both singular and plural forms of "memorial" in Vietnamese.
Did you know?
- In Vietnamese, the word đài is commonly used for other elevated structures like 'radio station' (đài phát thanh), creating a linguistic connection between 'platforms' and 'broadcasting' that English lacks.
- In Vietnamese culture, the act of tưởng niệm often involves burning joss paper or offering incense, turning the visit to a đài tưởng niệm into a ritual rather than just a sightseeing trip.
- The term tưởng niệm is used specifically for the deceased, whereas nhớ is the general word for 'to miss' or 'remember' someone who is still alive.
Examples in context
- Họ đã xây một đài tưởng niệm để kỷ niệm những người đã tử nạn trong trận sóng thần.They built a memorial monument to commemorate those who perished in the tsunami.
- Đài tưởng niệm nằm ở giữa công viên.The memorial is located in the middle of the park.
- Chúng tôi đứng trước đài tưởng niệm.We are standing in front of the memorial.
- Đài tưởng niệm này rất trang nghiêm.This memorial is very solemn.
Example conversation
Chi and Hùng are walking through a city park.
- ChiHùng xem, đài tưởng niệm ở kia rồi.Hùng look, the memorial is over there.
- HùngỒ, nó trông thật uy nghiêm.Oh, it looks very solemn.
- ChiChúng ta hãy lại gần xem nhé.Let's go closer and take a look.
- HùngĐược thôi, mình cùng đi nào.Sure, let's go together.
