Vietnamese · Travel & Places
làng
Village
Beginnernoun
Definition
A small settlement in the countryside.
Example
Ông bà tôi sống ở làng.
My grandparents live in a village.
Etymology
'Làng' is an indigenous Vietnamese term meaning 'village,' historically linked to communal rural life and agricultural practices. The word has maintained its cultural significance throughout history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Làng' is predominantly used in informal spoken contexts, though it appears in written texts discussing rural culture and heritage.