bảo nhi viện
Definition
- Noun:
- Nursery, crèche: An institution or facility that provides care and supervision for infants and very young children, typically during the day while their parents are at work or otherwise occupied. This term is considered somewhat archaic in modern Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ gửi em bé ở bảo nhi viện gần nhà. (Mother leaves the baby at the nursery near the house.)
- Bảo nhi viện này có các cô giáo rất chu đáo. (This nursery has very attentive teachers.)
Advanced Usage
- The term 'bảo nhi viện' is an older, more formal term. In contemporary Vietnamese, more common terms like 'nhà trẻ' or 'trường mầm non' (for slightly older children) are preferred.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhà trẻ (n): The standard modern term for a nursery or daycare center.
- Trường mầm non / Mẫu giáo (n): Kindergarten or preschool, typically for children from about 3 to 6 years old.
- Giữ trẻ (v): To babysit or provide childcare.
Synonyms
- Nhà trẻ: Nursery, daycare.
- Nơi giữ trẻ: Childcare place.
Related Phrases
- Gửi trẻ: To send a child to daycare/nursery.
- Nhiều phụ huynh phải gửi trẻ từ rất sớm. (Many parents have to send their children to daycare very early.)
Notes on Usage
- 'Bảo nhi viện' is derived from Sino-Vietnamese roots: "bảo" (to protect), "nhi" (child), "viện" (institute). Its usage today is limited and may be found in historical contexts, formal writing, or in certain institutional names. For everyday communication, 'nhà trẻ' is the recommended term.