nông thôn
[nəwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰon˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) the countryside; the country; rural areas
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông bà tôi vẫn sống ở nông thôn.My grandparents still live in the countryside.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nông thôn” mean?
(noun) the countryside; the country; rural areas
Is “nông thôn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.