YiWords
Same spelling：hẻm
Meaning
- alley; narrow lane
Common Collocations
đi vào ngõ nhỏ
enter an alley
ngõ nhỏ yên tĩnh
quiet alley
Examples
Nhà tôi ở trong một ngõ nhỏ.
My home is in an alley.
Ngõ nhỏ này rất yên tĩnh.
This alley is very quiet.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "alley", but differ in register and usage.
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FAQ
How do you say "alley" in Vietnamese?
"alley" in Vietnamese is hẻm.
What does hẻm mean in English?
hẻm means "alley" (noun). alley; narrow lane.
How is hẻm pronounced?
hẻm has 1 syllables: hẻm: hỏi (dipping-rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is hẻm in Vietnamese?
hẻm is among the 3,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B1.
How is hẻm used in a sentence?
For example: Nhà tôi ở trong một ngõ nhỏ. (My home is in an alley.); Ngõ nhỏ này rất yên tĩnh. (This alley is very quiet.).
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