hòa bình
The English word "peace" is translated into Vietnamese as hòa bình. Wiktionary also lists hoà bình.
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
Ways to say it
| Vietnamese | IPA |
|---|---|
| hòa bình | |
| hoà bình | [hwaː˨˩ ʔɓïŋ˨˩] (Hà Nội, narrow) [hwaː˦˩ ʔɓɨn˦˩] (Huế, narrow) |
hòa bình is a noun used to describe the state of being free from war.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a compound of hòa (harmony/blend) and bình (level/even/peaceful).
Which one should you use?
The two forms hòa bình and hoà bình are identical in meaning and differ only in the placement of the tone mark on the letter 'o'.
Did you know?
- In Vietnamese, the word hòa is used both to describe 'peace' and to describe a 'draw' or 'tie' in a sports match.
- The word bình in hòa bình is a homonym that can also mean 'vase' or 'to critique' depending on the original Chinese character used.
Examples in context
- Chúng tôi/ta tìm kiếm hòa bình.We seek peace.This sentence is useful for expressing the desire to seek hòa bình.Tatoeba #14034963 by nhuttan2004, translation #13977893 by Aghanim
- Tôi sẽ là một chủ tịch hoà bình.I will be a peace president.This sentence is useful for describing a person as a president of peace using hoà bình.Tatoeba #13893845 by leucammieuvu, translation #13893718 by rul
- Những kẻ ngốc không muốn hoà bình.These idiots don't want peace.This sentence is useful for stating that certain people do not want hoà bình.Tatoeba #13936612 by leucammieuvu, translation #13936427 by maaster
- Chúc bạn một ngày bình an!Wishing you a peaceful day!
- Chúc mọi người cuối tuần an lành và hạnh phúc!Wishing everyone a peaceful and happy weekend!
- Chào anh, tôi hy vọng cuộc sống của anh luôn yên bình.Hello, I hope your life is always peaceful.
- Thật tuyệt khi được gặp lại em. Hy vọng em có một ngày bình yên.It's great to see you again. I hope you have a peaceful day.
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Example conversation
Two people are discussing global news at a cafe.
- HươngMọi người đều mong muốn hòa bình.Everyone desires peace.
- TuấnĐúng vậy, thế giới cần hòa bình.That's right, the world needs peace.
- HươngHy vọng hòa bình sẽ sớm trở lại.I hope peace will return soon.
- TuấnTôi cũng nghĩ như vậy.I think so too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations and entries hòa bình, hoà bình, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bình, hoà, hoà bình, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
