Definition

Noun: 1. A specific, defined area or location in space: Refers to a particular spot, site, or position. 2. A point, part, or position within a broader context: Can refer to a specific part of something abstract (e.g., a text, a situation) or a role/position.

Usage Examples

• As a noun (location): (We found a beautiful place to camp.) (This is the place where I was born.)
• As a noun (point/part): (He marked the place that needs correction in the document.)

Advanced Usage

• "khắp nơi": everywhere, all places. (The rumor spread everywhere.)
• "nơi nơi": (literary/poetic) everywhere, in every place. (Spring has arrived everywhere.)
• "đến nơi đến chốn": (idiomatic) thoroughly, properly, to completion. (The work must be done thoroughly.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chỗ (noun): A very close synonym for "nơi," often used more colloquially to mean spot, place, or seat. (e.g., - Where should I put the stuff?)
• Địa điểm (noun): A more formal term for location, site, or venue. (e.g., - conference venue)
• Vị trí (noun): Position, location (often implying a specific spot within a structure or system). (e.g., - prime location)

Synonyms

• Place: The most general and direct equivalent.
• Location: A more formal synonym emphasizing a specific geographical point.
• Spot: A particular, often small, place.
• Site: A location where something is, was, or will be located, especially a place of significance (e.g., construction site, historical site).

Related Phrases

• Nơi ăn chốn ở: (idiom) One's dwelling place, habitation, home. (He is busy looking for a new place to live.)
• Nơi sinh: Place of birth. (Please fill in your place of birth on the form.)
• Nơi gặp gỡ: Meeting place. (The cafe is their favorite meeting place.)

Related Idioms

• "Tin nơi ai": To believe in/trust someone. (I completely believe in you.)
• "Trao tơ phải lứa, gieo cầu đáng nơi": (Classical literary idiom) To marry one's daughter to a worthy and suitable man (literally: to give the silk thread to the right pair, to throw the ball to the worthy place).

noun

1. place
   • khắp nơi
     in all places ; everywhere