vườn trẻ
Definition
- Noun:
- Nursery school; preschool; kindergarten: A place providing care and early education for very young children, typically before they begin compulsory primary school. The term can sometimes imply a focus on younger children than a standard kindergarten.
Usage Notes
- "Vườn trẻ" is a common and standard term in Vietnamese for an institution for early childhood education and care.
- While it directly translates to "children's garden," its meaning aligns with the English concepts of nursery, preschool, or kindergarten. The specific age group can vary.
- It is considered a formal, institutional term.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Con tôi học ở vườn trẻ gần nhà. (My child goes to the nursery school near our house.)
- Cô ấy là giáo viên tại một vườn trẻ tư thục. (She is a teacher at a private preschool.)
- Giờ đón trẻ ở vườn trẻ là 5 giờ chiều. (Pick-up time at the kindergarten is 5 p.m.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in formal and administrative contexts, such as in the names of institutions: (Rose Kindergarten), (Young Sprout Preschool).
Variants and Related Words
- Trường mầm non (n): This is a very common synonym, also meaning preschool or kindergarten. It is often used interchangeably with "vườn trẻ."
- Nhà trẻ (n): Often specifies a nursery or creche, typically for the youngest children (e.g., infants and toddlers), emphasizing care as much as or more than formal education.
- Mẫu giáo (n): Kindergarten; often refers to the class for the oldest preschool age group, immediately before primary school.
Synonyms
- Nursery school
- Preschool
- Kindergarten
Related Terms
- Giáo viên mầm non (n): Preschool teacher.
- Chăm sóc trẻ em (n): Childcare.