The Vietnamese word "bảo tàng" translates to "museum" in English. It refers to a place where various items, artifacts, and artworks are collected, preserved, studied, and exhibited for the public to learn about history, art, culture, and science.
Usage Instructions:
"Bảo tàng" is a noun and is used when talking about a specific museum or museums in general.
You can use it in sentences to talk about visiting a museum, discussing exhibitions, or learning about history and art.
Examples:
Viện bảo tàng lịch sử – This means "the historical museum." You can use it like this: "Tôi đã đi đến viện bảo tàng lịch sử hôm qua." (I went to the historical museum yesterday.)
Viện bảo tàng mỹ thuật – This translates to "the fine arts museum." An example sentence: "Chúng ta nên đến viện bảo tàng mỹ thuật vào cuối tuần." (We should go to the fine arts museum this weekend.)
Công tác bảo tàng – This means "museum work." You might say: "Cô ấy làm công tác bảo tàng tại thành phố." (She works in museum work in the city.)
Advanced Usage:
In more advanced discussions, you can refer to "bảo tàng" in contexts such as preservation techniques, exhibition curation, and educational programs offered by museums. For example: "Công tác bảo tàng rất quan trọng để giữ gìn di sản văn hóa." (Museum work is very important for preserving cultural heritage.)
Word Variants:
Bảo tàng quốc gia – "National museum"
Bảo tàng khoa học – "Science museum"
Bảo tàng dân tộc học – "Ethnology museum"
Different Meaning:
While "bảo tàng" primarily means "museum," in a broader sense, it can refer to the act of preserving or safeguarding cultural or historical items.
Synonyms:
Viện bảo tàng – This is another way to say "museum," emphasizing the institution aspect.
Cơ sở bảo tàng – This translates to "museum facility," often used in more formal contexts.