Vietnamese · Travel & Places
bãi biển
Beach
Beginnernoun
Definition
A sandy shore by the sea; Vietnam has over 3,000 km of coastline.
Example
Bãi biển Nha Trang rất đẹp.
Nha Trang beach is very beautiful.
Etymology
'Bãi biển' consists of 'bãi' (beach, shore) and 'biển' (sea), referring to the natural areas along Vietnam's extensive coastline, which is significant for tourism and culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bãi biển' is used in informal contexts typically related to leisure and travel discussions, appearing in travel literature and colloquial dialogue.