hội nữ sinh
[hoj˧˨ʔ nɨ˦ˀ˥ sïŋ˧˧]word by word
The English phrase 'sorority' is translated into Vietnamese as hội nữ sinh.
hội nữ sinh is used to describe a social organization of female students at a college or university. Because the concept of Greek-letter sororities is a Western cultural construct, this term serves as a descriptive translation rather than a direct cultural equivalent.
Meaning: social organization of female students at a college or university (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hội (association/club), nữ (female) and sinh (student/born), literally meaning 'female student association'.
Did you know?
- Because sinh also means 'to produce' or 'to give birth', the phrase hội nữ sinh contains a subtle linguistic link to the biological reality of the female gender.
- The word hội is also used in hội chợ, which means 'fair' or 'market'. This shows how the concept of 'assembling' evolved from a formal organization to a public gathering.
- In Vietnamese university culture, student groups are often organized by khoa (faculty) or khóa (year of entry) rather than by independent social houses.
Examples in context
- Chúng tôi tổ chức một buổi gặp mặt của hội nữ sinh.We organized a meeting of the sorority.
- Cô ấy tham gia một hội nữ sinh ở trường.She joined a sorority at school.
- Hội nữ sinh đó rất nổi tiếng trong đại học.That sorority is very famous in the university.
- Tôi muốn tìm hiểu về các hội nữ sinh.I want to learn about the sororities.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about college life in the US.
- TuấnMai, bạn có muốn tham gia hội nữ sinh không?Mai, do you want to join a sorority?
- MaiTôi chưa biết nữa, Tuấn ạ.I don't know yet, Tuan.
- TuấnNó sẽ giúp bạn có thêm nhiều bạn mới.It will help you make many new friends.
- MaiĐúng vậy, tôi sẽ tìm hiểu thêm.That's true, I will find out more.
