This is the 32nd most frequent Vietnamese word.
nhà
"Nhà" means "house" or "home" in English.
'Nhà' here refers to a physical building, specifically a dwelling place.
Tôi sống trong một ngôi nhà nhỏ.
I live in a small house.
'Nhà' here signifies a metaphorical house, denoting a family or organizational unit.
Gia đình tôi là một nhà văn hoá truyền thống.
My family is a house of traditional culture.
'Nhà' here is used colloquially to address one's family or home.