Vietnamese · Family & People
vợ
Wife
Beginnernoun
Definition
The woman a man is married to.
Example
Anh ấy sống với vợ ở Hà Nội.
He lives with his wife in Hanoi.
Etymology
'Vợ' also has Proto-Austroasiatic origins, meaning wife, and showcases the deep-rooted family structures and gender roles present in Vietnamese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vợ' is used informally in family and social contexts, recognized commonly in both speech and literature. It carries a standard register, understood throughout the country.