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English - Vietnamese

Place

pleɪs
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
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Địa điểm, Chỗ, vị trí, Vai trò, Thời gian, giai đoạn, Sắp xếp, đặt để

Place meanings in Vietnamese

Địa điểm

Example:
Let's meet at a place downtown.
Chúng ta hãy gặp nhau ở một địa điểm trung tâm.
This place is beautiful during the spring.
Địa điểm này đẹp vào mùa xuân.
Usage: informalContext: Used when referring to a location or area.
Note: This meaning is often used in everyday conversation when discussing where to go or meet.

Chỗ, vị trí

Example:
Can you put that book in its place?
Bạn có thể để quyển sách đó vào chỗ của nó không?
There is no place for negativity in this team.
Không có chỗ cho sự tiêu cực trong đội này.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Referring to a specific position or area within a larger context.
Note: This meaning can apply to both physical and metaphorical contexts.

Vai trò

Example:
Everyone has a place in this society.
Ai cũng có một vai trò trong xã hội này.
He found his place as a leader.
Anh ấy đã tìm thấy vai trò của mình là một nhà lãnh đạo.
Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions about roles or positions within a group or society.
Note: This usage can often be seen in discussions about identity or social structure.

Thời gian, giai đoạn

Example:
There is a time and place for everything.
Mỗi thứ đều có thời gian và giai đoạn của nó.
Make sure you choose the right place to discuss this matter.
Hãy chắc chắn rằng bạn chọn thời gian phù hợp để thảo luận về vấn đề này.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate appropriateness of timing or setting.
Note: This expression emphasizes the importance of context in interactions.

Sắp xếp, đặt để

Example:
Please place the chairs around the table.
Xin hãy đặt ghế xung quanh bàn.
She carefully placed the flowers in the vase.
Cô ấy đã đặt hoa một cách cẩn thận vào lọ.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Refers to the action of putting something in a specific position.
Note: This meaning is often used in instructions or descriptions of actions.

Place's synonyms

location

Location refers to a particular place or position.
Example: The location of the new office is downtown.
Note: Location is often used in a more specific context, emphasizing the exact position or site of something.

site

Site refers to a place where something is located or where an event takes place.
Example: The construction site is buzzing with activity.
Note: Site is commonly used to refer to a specific area designated for a particular purpose, such as a construction site or a historical site.

spot

Spot refers to a particular place or location.
Example: Let's meet at our favorite spot in the park.
Note: Spot is often used informally to refer to a specific, usually small, place that is known or favored by someone.

venue

Venue refers to the place where an event or activity happens.
Example: The wedding reception will be held at a beautiful venue by the beach.
Note: Venue is typically used to describe a place where gatherings, performances, or events are held.

setting

Setting refers to the surroundings or environment in which something is located or takes place.
Example: The novel's setting is a quaint village in the countryside.
Note: Setting is often used in literary or artistic contexts to describe the time and place in which a story or scene unfolds.

Place expressions, common phrases

in place

Functioning or positioned correctly; ready or prepared.
Example: Make sure all the decorations are in place before the party starts.
Note: The phrase 'in place' signifies being correctly positioned or prepared, unlike just the word 'place' which refers to a location.

out of place

Not in the proper or usual location or arrangement; inappropriate.
Example: His loud laughter was out of place during the somber ceremony.
Note: Contrary to the word 'place' representing a location, 'out of place' refers to something being inappropriate or not in its proper location.

take place

To happen or occur.
Example: The meeting will take place in the conference room at 3 p.m.
Note: While 'place' refers to a location, 'take place' denotes an event happening or occurring at a specific location.

know one's place

To understand and accept one's position or rank in a social hierarchy.
Example: She always knew her place in the company and never overstepped her boundaries.
Note: Unlike 'place' which denotes a physical location, 'know one's place' refers to understanding one's social status or position.

all over the place

Disorganized or scattered; lacking a clear direction.
Example: His thoughts were all over the place during the exam, making it hard to focus.
Note: In contrast to the word 'place' indicating a specific location, 'all over the place' implies being disorganized or scattered in thoughts or actions.

Place everyday (slang) expressions

hangout

Hangout is a relaxed and informal place where people often spend time socializing or relaxing.
Example: This cafe is our favorite hangout on weekends.
Note: Hangout specifically denotes a place where people gather, socialize, or relax.

joint

Joint is slang for a particular place, especially a restaurant or bar.
Example: Let's grab a bite at that new burger joint downtown.
Note: Joint is commonly used informally and typically refers to places where people eat, drink, or hang out.

digs

Digs refer to one's living quarters or residence.
Example: His new digs in the city are really stylish.
Note: Digs is more informal and often implies a sense of style or comfort in one's living space.

pad

Pad is slang for one's residence or living space.
Example: Come hang out at my pad this Friday.
Note: Pad is a casual and familiar term for a place where someone lives or stays.

hood

Hood is short for neighborhood, referring to a specific area or district.
Example: I grew up in a rough neighborhood.
Note: Hood is often used informally and can imply a sense of community or belonging in a specific area.

crib

Crib is slang for one's home, house, or apartment.
Example: Let's have a movie night at my crib this weekend.
Note: Crib is a more informal and affectionate term for one's living space or residence.

Place - Examples

The place was crowded.
Nơi này đông đúc.
I need to find a quiet place to study.
Tôi cần tìm một nơi yên tĩnh để học.
This is a beautiful place to visit.
Đây là một nơi đẹp để tham quan.

Place grammar

Place - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: place
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): places
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): place
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): placed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): placing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): places
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): place
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): place
Syllables, Separation and Stress
place Contains 1 syllables: place
Phonetic transcription: ˈplās
place , ˈplās (The red syllable is stressed)

Place - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
place: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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