Signification
Stating the number of people in one's family.
Contexte culturel
When listing the 'four people,' always start with the eldest. It is a sign of 'hiếu thảo' (filial piety). The 'four-person family' is considered the modern ideal, often referred to as 'Gia đình tiêu chuẩn' (Standard family). In villages, 'Nhà tôi' might include grandparents even if they live in a separate small house on the same plot of land. Overseas Vietnamese often use 'Gia đình' more than 'Nhà' to sound more formal or to preserve the language in a more 'textbook' way.
The 'ạ' factor
Always add 'ạ' at the end of this phrase when talking to anyone older than you to sound instantly more fluent and polite.
Don't forget 'người'
Leaving out 'người' is the #1 mistake. It's like saying 'My house has four' in English—people will wonder 'four what?'
Signification
Stating the number of people in one's family.
The 'ạ' factor
Always add 'ạ' at the end of this phrase when talking to anyone older than you to sound instantly more fluent and polite.
Don't forget 'người'
Leaving out 'người' is the #1 mistake. It's like saying 'My house has four' in English—people will wonder 'four what?'
Regional variation
In the South, 'Nhà tôi' might sound more like 'Nhà tui.' Using 'tui' makes you sound very friendly and local.
Listing order
If you list your family members, always put yourself last. It shows humility, a key Vietnamese value.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the sentence: 'Nhà tôi ___ bốn người.'
Nhà tôi ___ bốn người.
In Vietnamese, we use the verb 'có' (to have) to state the number of people in a family.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'My family has 5 people'?
Choose the correct sentence:
You must include the classifier 'người' after the number for it to be natural and correct.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Nhà bạn có mấy người? B: ___________.
The most direct and common answer mirrors the structure of the question.
Match the Vietnamese phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Matching numbers: bốn (4), hai (2), sáu (6).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Nhà vs. Gia Đình
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNhà tôi ___ bốn người.
In Vietnamese, we use the verb 'có' (to have) to state the number of people in a family.
Choose the correct sentence:
You must include the classifier 'người' after the number for it to be natural and correct.
A: Nhà bạn có mấy người? B: ___________.
The most direct and common answer mirrors the structure of the question.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching numbers: bốn (4), hai (2), sáu (6).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is perfectly correct but slightly more formal. Use it in writing or formal introductions.
You can still say 'Nhà tôi có bốn người,' but if you want to be clear they aren't family, say 'Tôi ở chung với ba người bạn.'
The phrase 'Nhà tôi có bốn người' already implies you are included in the count.
'Người' is the classifier for human beings. In Vietnamese, you almost always need a classifier when using a number with a noun.
No, it's a very common way to say 'my family' or 'my household.'
Usually, it refers to the people you live with. For extended family, say 'Họ hàng tôi.'
Ask 'Nhà bạn có mấy người?'
Use 'bao nhiêu' instead of 'mấy': 'Nhà bạn có bao nhiêu người?'
Yes, in some contexts, a husband might refer to his wife as 'Nhà tôi.' Context is key!
Not at all! In Vietnam, asking about family is a sign of interest and friendliness.
Expressions liées
Gia đình tôi có...
synonymMy family has...
Nhà tôi có mấy người?
specialized formHow many people in my house?
Sống một mình
contrastTo live alone
Thành viên trong gia đình
builds onFamily members
Hộ khẩu
specialized formHousehold registration
