Vietnamese · Travel & Places
ngân hàng
Bank
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where people keep and borrow money.
Example
Ngân hàng mở cửa lúc chín giờ.
The bank opens at nine.
Etymology
'Ngân hàng' translates to 'bank,' with 'ngân' (silver) and 'hàng' (house/establishment). This term arose with the establishment of financial institutions in Vietnam.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ngân hàng' is a formal term mostly used in legal and financial contexts, appearing in both spoken discussions and official documentation.