Vietnamese · Family & People
trẻ em
Children
Beginnernoun
Definition
Young people in general.
Example
Trẻ em đang chơi trong công viên.
Children are playing in the park.
Etymology
'Trẻ em' combines 'trẻ', meaning young or little, with 'em', indicating offspring. Both words stem from origins related to youth and childhood in the Vietnamese linguistic tradition.
How & Where It’s Used
'Trẻ em' is a formal term used in educational and professional contexts, while still being common in everyday discussions about children. It is universally understood across Vietnam.