Definition

1. Noun:

   • Foundation, base, ground: The solid, flat surface or layer that forms the bottom or support of something, such as a building, road, or artwork.
   • Background: A surface or area that serves as the backdrop against which other things are displayed or stand out.
   • Field, domain, system: A broad area or established system of human activity, thought, or social life, serving as a basis for society.

2. Adjective:

   • Elegant, tasteful, proper: Describing a style of dress or demeanor that is refined, dignified, and appropriate.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • Công nhân đang đổ bê tông cho nền nhà. (Workers are pouring concrete for the foundation of the house.)
  • Bức tranh có nền màu xanh dương. (The painting has a blue background.)
  • Việt Nam có một nền văn hóa phong phú. (Vietnam has a rich cultural heritage / a rich culture.)

• Adjective:

  • Cô ấy ăn mặc rất nền. (She dresses very tastefully / in a very elegant manner.)

Advanced Usage

• "nền nếp": order, discipline, established customs.
  • Gia đình ấy sống rất có nền nếp. (That family lives with great order and discipline.)
• "nền tảng": foundation, basis, cornerstone (often abstract).
  • Giáo dục là nền tảng của sự phát triển. (Education is the foundation of development.)
• "nền móng": foundation, groundwork (often literal for buildings).
  • Việc xây nền móng rất quan trọng. (Building the foundation is very important.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nền nếp (n): order, discipline, established practice.
• Nền tảng (n): foundation, basis, cornerstone.
• Nền móng (n): foundation, groundwork (for construction).
• Nền nã (adj): gentle, mild, soft (of temperament or color).

Synonyms

• Cơ sở (n): basis, base.
• Móng (n): foundation (for construction).
• Phông nền (n): background (especially in visuals).
• Lĩnh vực (n): field, domain.

Related Phrases (Collocations)

• Nền kinh tế: economy.
  • nền kinh tế thị trường (market economy)
• Nền văn hóa: culture.
• Nền giáo dục: education system.
• Nền chính trị: political system.
• Nền dân chủ: democracy.
• Nền trời: sky (as a backdrop).
• Nền nhạc: background music.

Related Idioms

• "Vững như bàn thạch" (as solid as a rock): This idiom relates to the concept of a strong nền móng (foundation).
  • Tình bạn của họ vững như bàn thạch. (Their friendship is as solid as a rock.)

noun

1. foundation
   • nền nhà
     the foundation of a house