This is the 67th most frequent Vietnamese word.
gia
The Vietnamese word "gia" can mean "family," "home," "price," or "increase," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'gia' means 'family' and is part of the term 'gia đình,' meaning 'family.'
Gia đình tôi sống ở Hà Nội.
My family lives in Hanoi.
Here, 'gia' is part of the verb 'gia nhập,' meaning 'to join.' It conveys the action of becoming a part of a group.
Anh ấy gia nhập đội bóng rổ của trường.
He joined the school's basketball team.
In this sentence, 'gia' is a component of 'giàu có,' meaning 'wealthy.' It does not have a standalone meaning but contributes to the concept of wealth.