tuoi

Tuoi (tuổi) is a Vietnamese noun meaning age or the number of years a person has lived. It is used to indicate how old someone is, as in "Tôi 25 tuổi" meaning "I am 25 years old." The word can also refer to a person’s lifespan or to specific periods of life, such as "tuổi thơ" (childhood) and "tuổi trẻ" (youth).

Etymology and related terms: The word is native Vietnamese; in written form it uses diacritics to indicate pronunciation. Related terms include "tuổi tác" (age or aging) and "tuổi thọ" (life expectancy).

Usage: Age is expressed with a numeral followed by "tuổi," e.g., "18 tuổi." Phrases such as "lớn tuổi" (older) and "nhỏ tuổi" (younger) describe relative age. Expressions like "ở độ tuổi" or "ở tuổi" reference a certain age range or life stage.

Cultural and social aspects: Age serves as a common reference point in family life, education, and social interactions, and it can influence forms of address, responsibilities, and eligibility for activities. In daily speech, many Vietnamese use international age reckoning, counting years from birth.

See also: Vietnamese language; Age; Youth; Lifespan.