dã thự
Definition
- Noun:
- Country villa / rural villa: A large, luxurious house located in the countryside or a rural area, typically used as a secondary residence for leisure, holidays, or retreats. It emphasizes a setting away from the city.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gia đình ông ấy sở hữu một dã thự ở Đà Lạt. (His family owns a country villa in Da Lat.)
- Chúng tôi thường đến dã thự vào cuối tuần để nghỉ ngơi. (We often go to the rural villa on weekends to relax.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "dã thự" is more literary or formal than the common word "biệt thự" (villa). It specifically connotes a villa situated in a natural, rustic, or wilderness setting.
Variants and Related Words
- Biệt thự (n): villa. A general term for a large, detached, often luxurious house, which can be in any location (city, countryside, or seaside).
- Họ vừa mua một biệt thự ở trung tâm thành phố. (They just bought a villa in the city center.)
Synonyms
- Country house: A large house in a rural area.
- Rural retreat: A secluded residence in the countryside for relaxation.
- Lodge (in some contexts): A house in a remote or natural area.