viện sách
Definition
- Noun:
- Library, reading room: A place where a collection of books, periodicals, and other materials are kept for reading, reference, or borrowing. It is synonymous with the more common modern term "thư viện."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Viện sách quốc gia có rất nhiều tài liệu quý. (The national library has many valuable documents.)
- Sinh viên thường đến viện sách để học bài. (Students often go to the reading room to study.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "viện sách" is considered a more classical or formal term for a library. In contemporary Vietnamese, "thư viện" is far more commonly used in everyday speech and official contexts.
Variants and Related Words
Thư viện (n): Library. The standard modern term.
- Thư viện trường đại học này rất lớn. (This university's library is very large.)
Phòng đọc sách (n): Reading room. A specific room designated for reading, often within a larger library or institution.
- Phòng đọc sách yên tĩnh tuyệt đối. (The reading room is absolutely quiet.)
Synonyms
- Library: A building or room containing collections of books and other materials.
- Reading room: A room set aside for reading, typically in a library.
Notes on Usage
- "Viện sách" is an older term. You will most frequently encounter it in historical contexts, in the names of some older institutions, or in literary works. For clear, modern communication, it is recommended to use the word "thư viện."