nhà tây
Definition
- Noun:
- A European-styled house: A house built in a European architectural style, typically referring to houses constructed in Vietnam during the French colonial period or influenced by Western designs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Khu phố cổ này có nhiều nhà tây rất đẹp. (This old quarter has many beautiful European-styled houses.)
- Căn nhà tây cũ kia từng là dinh thự của một viên chức người Pháp. (That old European-styled house used to be the mansion of a French official.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "nhà tây" is often used in a historical or descriptive context to refer to buildings that are distinct from traditional Vietnamese architecture ("nhà ta"). It carries a connotation of a specific historical period and cultural influence.
Variants and Related Words
- Biệt thự kiểu Pháp (French-style villa): A more specific term for luxurious houses built in French architectural styles.
- Nhà kiểu Pháp (French-style house): A general term for houses built in the French style.
- Nhà cổ điển châu Âu (European classic house): A more formal term describing houses in classic European styles.
Synonyms
- Nhà kiểu Âu (European-style house): A more modern or neutral synonym.
- Nhà Pháp (French house): A common, shorter synonym, especially when referring to houses from the colonial era.
Related Phrases
- Kiến trúc Đông Dương (Indochinese architecture): Refers to a fusion style that combines European and traditional Vietnamese elements, of which "nhà tây" might be a component or influence.
- Phong cách thuộc địa (Colonial style): The broader architectural style from the colonial period.
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(cũ) Europea-styled house
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