This is the 500th most frequent Vietnamese word.
thị
The Vietnamese word "thị" can mean "city," "market," or indicate a female middle name.
In this sentence, 'thị' is part of the word 'thị trấn', meaning 'town', referring to an urban settlement smaller than a city.
Cô ấy sống ở vùng nông thôn, cách xa thị trấn.
She lives in a rural area, far from the town.
Here, 'thị' is used in 'thị hiếu', which means 'taste' or 'preference', representing interests or likings of individuals or groups.
Trong xã hội hiện đại, thị hiếu của con người ngày càng đa dạng.
In modern society, human tastes are becoming increasingly diverse.
In this case, 'thị' appears in 'thị trưởng', which means 'mayor', referring to a governmental position heading a city or town.