Vietnamese · Travel & Places
bản đồ
Map
Beginnernoun
Definition
A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.
Example
Tôi xem bản đồ trên điện thoại.
I look at the map on my phone.
Etymology
'Bản đồ' is derived from 'bản' (copy, document) and 'đồ' (map, chart), highlighting the importance of cartography in navigation and territorial awareness in Vietnamese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bản đồ' is used in both formal contexts (education, government) and informal settings (discussion of travel plans), appearing frequently in written materials.