Vietnamese · Travel & Places
hộ chiếu
Passport
Beginnernoun
Definition
An official document needed for traveling abroad.
Example
Cho tôi xem hộ chiếu của bạn.
Show me your passport, please.
Etymology
'Hộ chiếu' consists of 'hộ' (household) and 'chiếu' (to show), literally meaning 'document showing household identity.' This term became standardized with modern travel documentation.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hộ chiếu' is a formal term used in legal and immigration contexts, typically seen in written documents and during official processes.