Southern Vietnamese
Vietnamese Body Parts for Beginners
Learn common Vietnamese body parts, point and name them, and use đau to say something hurts.
Quick answer
In one sentence
Learn body-part vocabulary, pointing practice, and the beginner pattern Tôi đau + body part.
The short version
Learn the body-part words you can point to, then use Tôi đau + body part to say where something hurts.
Real-life use
Body vocabulary helps you describe yourself, follow simple instructions, and explain basic discomfort. Keep it concrete: point, say the word, then use a short sentence.
Core examples
| Vietnamese | English | Practice note |
|---|---|---|
| Đầu | Head | Useful for Tôi đau đầu. |
| Mắt | Eye | Different tone from mặt, face. |
| Tay | Hand / arm | Common body word. |
| Chân | Foot / leg | Common body word. |
| Tôi đau bụng | I have a stomachache | Đau + body part. |
Day 18 body focus
Intro: body parts
Learn body words you can point to first, then connect them to the practical pain pattern Tôi đau + body part.
Pain tip
Đau means hurt or pain. Tôi đau bụng means I have a stomachache.
Head and face
Đầu
Head
Mặt
Face
Mắt
Eye
Mũi
Nose
Start with the words you can point to easily.
Upper body
Cổ
Neck
Vai
Shoulder
Tay
Hand / arm
Lưng
Back
Listen once, then point and say each word.
Pain pattern
Tôi đau đầu
I have a headache
Tôi đau bụng
I have a stomachache
Use Tôi đau + body part for simple discomfort.
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Day 18 vocabulary focus
Vocabulary: đầu, mặt, mắt, mũi, miệng, tai, tóc, cổ, vai, tay, chân, bụng, lưng
Play each word, point to the body part if appropriate, then save the words you need most.
Head
HeadĐầu
Head. Useful for headache.
Face
FaceMặt
Face. Watch the heavy tone.
Eye
FaceMắt
Eye. Different tone from mặt.
Nose
FaceMũi
Nose.
Mouth
FaceMiệng
Mouth.
Ear
FaceTai
Ear.
Hair
AppearanceTóc
Hair.
Neck
Upper bodyCổ
Neck.
Shoulder
Upper bodyVai
Shoulder.
Hand / arm
LimbTay
Hand or arm.
Foot / leg
LimbChân
Foot or leg.
Belly / stomach
CoreBụng
Belly or stomach.
Back
BackLưng
Back.
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Day 18 speaking skill
Speaking skill: point and name body parts
Use these as physical drills. Play the line, point to the body part, then repeat the sentence aloud.
Point to head
Đây là đầu
This is the head
Touch your head, then say the line.
Point to eye
Đây là mắt
This is the eye
Point carefully and keep the tone clear.
Point to hand/arm
Đây là tay
This is the hand / arm
Use tay for the limb you are pointing at.
Point to foot/leg
Đây là chân
This is the foot / leg
Use chân for foot or leg in beginner practice.
Follow command
Chỉ vào mũi
Point to the nose
Listen, then point to your nose.
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Day 18 grammar focus
Grammar note: đau + body part
The beginner pattern is simple: Tôi đau + the body part. Use it to say where something hurts without adding medical detail.
Not medical advice
These phrases help you communicate. If pain is serious or unusual, get real medical help.
Tôi đau + đầu
Tôi đau đầu
I have a headache
Headache pattern.
Tôi đau + bụng
Tôi đau bụng
I have a stomachache
Stomachache pattern.
Tôi đau + lưng
Tôi đau lưng
My back hurts
Back pain pattern.
Tôi đau + chân
Tôi đau chân
My foot / leg hurts
Foot or leg pain pattern.
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Day 18 speaking exercise
Exercise: describe your appearance
Practice these model lines, then change the color or description so it matches you.
1
Tôi có tóc đen
I have black hair
Describe your hair color.
2
Tôi có mắt nâu
I have brown eyes
Describe your eye color.
3
Tôi cao
I am tall
Describe height if it fits you.
4
Tôi thấp
I am short
Use this as an alternate height line.
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Safety note
This lesson teaches practical words only. If pain is serious or unusual, get real medical help.
How to practice today
- Play each body-part word once.
- Point to the body part and say the Vietnamese word.
- Practice Tôi đau đầu and Tôi đau bụng slowly.
- Describe your appearance with 3 short sentences.
Meaning check
Quick practice
How do you say 'I have a stomachache' in beginner Vietnamese?
FAQ
Does đau always mean an emergency?
No. Đau means hurt or pain. This lesson teaches language patterns only, not medical advice.
What is the beginner pattern for saying something hurts?
Use Tôi đau + body part, such as Tôi đau đầu or Tôi đau bụng.
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