nhà máy điện
[ɲaː˨˩ maj˧˦ ʔɗiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) power plant, power station
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ty thể là nhà máy điện của tế bào.The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
Tatoeba sentence #13472504 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nhà máy điện” mean?
(noun) power plant, power station
Is “nhà máy điện” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.