Lyrics & Translation
This timeless Vietnamese nursery rhyme, "Cả nhà thương nhau," is perfect for beginner language learners. Its simple, repetitive lyrics and clear, emotive theme of family love offer excellent practice with core vocabulary (Dad, Mom, child, family) and common verbs ('love,' 'miss,' 'smile'). The song’s cultural significance as a staple for Vietnamese children makes it a sweet and memorable learning tool.
Key Vocabulary
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thương /tʰɯəŋ/ A1 |
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nhau /ɲəu/ A1 |
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gia /za/ A1 |
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nhà /ŋa/ A1 |
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yêu /jeu/ A1 |
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xa /sa/ A1 |
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gần /ɣən/ A1 |
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cười /kəj/ A1 |
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nhớ /ɲɔ/ A2 |
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con /kon/ A1 |
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ba /ba/ A1 |
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mẹ /mɛ/ A1 |
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giống /ziəŋ/ A2 |
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cùng /kuŋ/ A1 |
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đi /di/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ba thương con vì con giống mẹ
➔ Clause with 'vì' indicating reason. Subject + Verb + Object + 'vì' + Subject + Verb + Adjective.
➔ Explains the father's love for the child is "because" the child resembles the mother. "Vì" functions as "because".
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Mẹ thương con vì con giống ba
➔ Same as above: Clause with 'vì' indicating reason.
➔ The mother's love is "because" the child resembles the father.
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Cả nhà ta cùng thương yêu nhau
➔ Collective noun + adverb + verb phrase + reciprocal pronoun. Use of 'cả' to indicate the whole family.
➔ "Cả nhà" means "the whole family". "Cùng" means "together". "Thương yêu nhau" means "love each other".
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Xa là nhớ, gần nhau là cười
➔ 'Xa' (adjective as noun) + 'là' (to be) + 'nhớ' (adjective as noun). AABB structure showing parallel ideas.
➔ "Xa" means "far", "nhớ" means "miss". "Gần nhau" means "near each other", "cười" means "smile/laugh". The sentence describes the feeling of missing each other when apart and happiness when together.
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Ba đi xa thì con với mẹ
➔ Subject + verb + adjective + 'thì' (then/when) + compound subject.
➔ "Đi xa" means "go far (away)". "Thì" introduces the consequence or what happens next. "Con với mẹ" means "child and mother".
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Mẹ đi xa thì con với ba
➔ Same as above: Subject + verb + adjective + 'thì' + compound subject.
➔ When the mother goes away, the child and father are together.
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