Definition

1. Verb:
   • To be located; to be situated: Used to formally describe the specific position or placement of a building, landmark, or piece of land. It indicates a fixed, established location.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Ngôi chùa cổ tọa lạc trên ngọn đồi. (The ancient pagoda is located on the hilltop.)
  • Trụ sở chính của công ty tọa lạc tại trung tâm thành phố. (The company's headquarters is situated in the city center.)
  • Khu biệt thự tọa lạc ở một vị trí rất đẹp. (The villa complex is located in a very beautiful spot.)

Advanced Usage

• This verb is typically used in formal, descriptive, or literary contexts, such as in real estate, tourism, historical descriptions, and official documents. It is not used for everyday objects or temporary positions.

Variants and Related Words

• Tọa độ (n): coordinates.

  • Hãy cho tôi biết tọa độ chính xác. (Please give me the exact coordinates.)

• Vị trí (n): position, location.

  • Vị trí của tòa nhà này rất thuận tiện. (The position of this building is very convenient.)

Synonyms

• To be located: To have a specific place or position.
• To be situated: To be placed in a particular site or position.
• To sit (figurative): Often used for buildings, e.g., "The house sits on a cliff."

Related Phrases

• Có vị trí tại: to have a location at (a slightly less formal alternative).
  • Thư viện có vị trí tại số 10 đường Lê Lợi. (The library is located at 10 Le Loi Street.)

verb

1. be located, to be situated