Vietnamese · Travel & Places
chợ
Market
Beginnernoun
Definition
A traditional market; Bến Thành in Saigon and Đồng Xuân in Hanoi are famous.
Example
Mẹ đi chợ mỗi sáng.
Mom goes to the market every morning.
Etymology
'Chợ' is an indigenous word referring to markets, where cultural exchange and trade practices developed historically in Vietnamese society.
How & Where It’s Used
'Chợ' is used in both spoken and written forms, prevalent in informal conversation while also featuring in historical discussions about trade.