ký túc
Definition
- Noun:
- Dormitory / Hall of Residence: A building, typically part of a school, university, or institution, providing sleeping and living accommodations for students.
- The Act of Lodging: The action or arrangement of residing temporarily in such a place.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sinh viên năm nhất thường ở trong ký túc. (First-year students usually live in the dormitory.)
- Trường đại học này có ký túc rất hiện đại. (This university has a very modern hall of residence.)
- Anh ấy đã đăng ký ký túc cho học kỳ mới. (He has registered for dormitory lodging for the new semester.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is most commonly used in the compound form "ký túc xá", which explicitly means "dormitory building". When used alone, "ký túc" often implies this same concept but can sound slightly abbreviated or formal.
- Việc quản lý ký túc rất nghiêm ngặt. (Dormitory management is very strict.)
Variants and Related Words
Ký túc xá (n): Dormitory, student residence hall. This is the full and most frequent form.
- Ký túc xá của trường nằm gần hồ. (The school's dormitory is located near the lake.)
Nhà ở sinh viên (n): Student housing. A more general synonym.
- Ký gửi (v): To deposit, to check. Shares the character "ký" (to sign/register) but has a different meaning related to leaving items in custody.
Synonyms
- Dormitory: A large bedroom for a number of people in an institution.
- Hall of Residence: A university or college building where students live.
- Student Housing: Accommodation provided for students.
Related Terms
- Nội trú (v/n): To board; boarding. Refers to the system of living at the institution full-time.
- Ký hợp đồng (v): To sign a contract. Shares the character "ký" (to sign), which is the root of "ký túc," implying a signed agreement for lodging.