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Meaning
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countryside
A geographic area located outside of urban zones that is typically very open and quiet.
vi Tôi thích về quê để tận hưởng không khí trong lành.
en I like going to the countryside to enjoy the fresh air.
hometown
The place where a person was born or has lived for a long period of time.
vi Quê tôi là một ngôi làng nhỏ ven biển.
en My hometown is a small coastal village.
The birthplace of one's parents or ancestors which is considered the root of the family.
vi Năm nay gia đình tôi sẽ về quê ăn Tết.
en This year my family will return to our ancestral hometown for Tết.
countrified; unsophisticated
An adjective used to describe a style or behavior that is considered unsophisticated or rural.
vi Cách ăn mặc của anh ta trông hơi quê.
en His style of dressing looks a bit unsophisticated.
embarrassed
Embarrassed or ashamed because of an awkward situation.
vi Anh ấy cảm thấy rất quê khi bị trêu chọc trước mặt bạn bè.
en He felt very embarrassed when he was teased in front of his friends.