Significado
Body hygiene activity.
Contexto cultural
Bathing is often seen as a way to 'xả xui' (release bad luck). If someone has a very bad day, a friend might suggest they go 'tắm rửa' to refresh their spirit. The use of 'nước lá mùi' (coriander water) for bathing on the last day of the lunar year is a sacred tradition to purify the body and soul. In the past, communal bathing in rivers was common. Today, even with modern bathrooms, the phrase 'đi tắm' still carries a sense of communal routine. With the rise of apartment living, 'tắm rửa' has shifted from a chore to a 'self-care' moment with scented soaps and hot water heaters.
The 'Sạch Sẽ' Pair
Always pair 'tắm rửa' with 'sạch sẽ' (clean/tidy) to sound more like a native speaker when describing a good wash.
Night Bathing
Be careful telling Vietnamese elders you are going to 'tắm rửa' late at night; they might worry about your health!
Significado
Body hygiene activity.
The 'Sạch Sẽ' Pair
Always pair 'tắm rửa' with 'sạch sẽ' (clean/tidy) to sound more like a native speaker when describing a good wash.
Night Bathing
Be careful telling Vietnamese elders you are going to 'tắm rửa' late at night; they might worry about your health!
Compound Power
Using the compound 'tắm rửa' instead of just 'tắm' makes your Vietnamese sound more sophisticated and natural at the A2/B1 level.
Guest Etiquette
If staying at a Vietnamese home, it is polite to 'tắm rửa' before the family meal.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Sau khi đi làm về, tôi thường _______ sạch sẽ rồi mới ăn tối.
The context of coming home from work and cleaning up before dinner points to 'tắm rửa'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for washing a baby?
How do you say 'The mother washes the baby'?
In Vietnamese, you need 'cho' when doing an action for someone else.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are sweaty after gym and want to tell your friend you need a shower.
'Tắm rửa' is the correct term for a full-body hygiene routine after exercise.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sao bạn đến muộn thế? B: Xin lỗi, mình vừa đi tập thể dục về nên phải _______ một chút.
After exercising, one typically needs to wash up, which explains the delay.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Tắm vs. Rửa
Hygiene Vocabulary
Morning
- • Đánh răng
- • Rửa mặt
Evening
- • Tắm rửa
- • Gội đầu
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSau khi đi làm về, tôi thường _______ sạch sẽ rồi mới ăn tối.
The context of coming home from work and cleaning up before dinner points to 'tắm rửa'.
How do you say 'The mother washes the baby'?
In Vietnamese, you need 'cho' when doing an action for someone else.
Situation: You are sweaty after gym and want to tell your friend you need a shower.
'Tắm rửa' is the correct term for a full-body hygiene routine after exercise.
A: Sao bạn đến muộn thế? B: Xin lỗi, mình vừa đi tập thể dục về nên phải _______ một chút.
After exercising, one typically needs to wash up, which explains the delay.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, you can say 'tắm rửa cho mèo', though 'tắm cho mèo' is more common.
It is neutral. It's fine for daily talk and most writing.
'Tắm' is just the act of bathing. 'Tắm rửa' is a more complete phrase meaning 'to get cleaned up'.
No, 'tắm rửa' already implies you are doing it to yourself.
You can say 'Tôi đang tắm' or 'Tôi đang tắm rửa'.
Young people might just say 'tắm cái' or 'đi dội nước'.
No, use 'rửa mặt' for that.
It's a rhythmic variation that sounds more casual and friendly.
Only if you are discussing daily routines or hygiene standards; otherwise, it's too personal.
No, it can be a shower, a bucket bath, or a tub.
It specifically means bathing and washing your hair.
No, use 'giặt đồ' for laundry.
Frases relacionadas
Tắm táp
similarA more casual, rhythmic way to say wash up.
Gội đầu
specialized formTo wash one's hair.
Vệ sinh cá nhân
formalPersonal hygiene.
Tắm gội
builds onBathing and washing hair.
Rửa mặt
specialized formTo wash one's face.
