Transport in Vietnamese vocabulary is the basic vocabulary, which you will learn when you start learning Vietnamese. To answer the question “What are the types of transport in Vietnam?”, let’s explore today’s article with Jellyfish!
1. Means of transport in Vietnam
With the characteristics of Vietnamese streets with different needs of each person, there are many types of transport in Vietnam that are used for each purpose.
1.1. Road transport in Vietnamese
In Vietnam, the most preferred means of transport by the people are road vehicles. Let’s see how these vehicles are called in Vietnamese:
| Vietnamese | English |
| Xe máy | Motorbike |
| Xe đạp | Bicycle/ Bike |
| Ô tô | Car |
| Xe tải nhỏ | Van |
| Xe tải | Truck/ Lorry |
| Xe điện | Tram |
| Xe cứu hỏa | Fire engine |
| Xe cấp cứu | Ambulance |
| Máy kéo | Tractor |
| Xe cần cẩu | Crane |
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1.2. Public transport in Vietnamese
To reduce the problem of congestion during rush hour, save time as well as protect the environment, public transport is considered the best choice in Vietnam. Referring to some public transport in the table below with Jellyfish:
| Vietnamese | English |
| Tàu điện ngầm | Subway/ Underground |
| Xe buýt | Bus |
| Xe taxi | Taxi |
| Tàu hỏa | Railway train |
| Xe khách | Coach |
| Tàu cao tốc | High-speed train |
1.3. Waterway transport in Vietnamese
Discovering a charming country like Vietnam by waterway is a wonderful experience for any visitor. Waterway transport in Vietnam has the following types of means of transport:
| Vietnamese | English |
| Thuyền | Boat |
| Tàu chở hàng | Cargo ship |
| Tàu du lịch | Cruise |
| Tàu thủy | Ship |
| Thuyền buồm | Sailboat |
| Thuyền có mái chèo | Rowing boat |
| Tàu siêu tốc | Speed boat |
| Phà | Ferry |
1.4. Air transport in Vietnamese
Air transport is one of the main types of means that people prioritize for long trips. In addition, when traveling to the islands, air transport is also commonly used. Let’s see the Vietnamese vocabulary for aviation in the table below:
| Vietnamese | English |
| Máy bay | Airplane/ Plane |
| Trực thăng | Helicopter |
| Khinh khí cầu | Hot-air balloon |
| Tàu lượn | Glider |
| Máy bay động cơ cánh quạt | Propeller plane |
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2. Types of roads/ lanes in Vietnam
For tourists coming to Vietnam when they want to use their own means of transportation such as motorbikes, bicycles, cars, it is extremely necessary to know the types of roads / lanes in Vietnam. Let’s find out with Jellyfish through the table below:
| Vietnamese | English |
| Ngã ba | Fork |
| Đường có thu phí | Toll road |
| Xa lộ | Motorway |
| Đường vành đai | Ringroad |
| Vạch để qua đường | Pedestrian crossing |
| Điểm có thể rẽ | Turning |
| Ngã ba đường | T-junction |
| Đường cao tốc | Highway |
| Làn đường dành cho xe máy | Motorcycle lane |
| Làn đường dành cho ô tô | Car lane |
| Đường dành cho xe lửa | Railroad track |
| Đường giao nhau | Crossroad |
3. Types of traffic signs in Vietnam
Traffic sign vocabulary will help you understand traffic laws in Vietnam better and avoid law violations. You can refer to the traffic signs in the table below:
| Tiếng Việt | Tiếng Anh |
| Yêu cầu giảm tốc độ | Slowdown |
| Biển cấm vòng | No U-turn |
| Đoạn đường được ưu tiên | Your priority |
| Chỗ để xe dành cho người khuyết tật | Handicap parking |
| Biển cấm vượt | No overtaking |
| Biển cấm còi | No horn |
| Biển cấm đỗ xe | No parking |
| Đoạn đường bị giới hạn tốc độ | Speed limit |
| Đường rẽ phải | Road goes right |
| Đường hẹp | Road narrows |
Thus, the topic of transport in Vietnamese has been summed up by Jellyfish in the article above. Memorizing the names of means of transport will help foreign tourists a lot in the process of living or experiencing and exploring in Vietnam. Learning Vietnamese from familiar topics will help you remember and easily apply them to everyday conversations!
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