parking
/ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/The act of stopping a vehicle and leaving it in a particular place, or an area where vehicles can be left.
Tiếng Việt
đỗ xe
PA-king
Nhấn mạnh âm đầu 'PA' (kéo dài âm a), âm 'king' đọc nhẹ hơn như tiếng Việt nhưng kết thúc bằng âm ng.
Hành động dừng và để xe tại một địa điểm cụ thể, hoặc khu vực có thể đỗ xe.
Meanings
3 meanings
1The act of stopping a vehicle at a place and leaving it there for a period of time.noun
Hành động dừng xe tại một nơi và để lại đó trong một khoảng thời gian.
“There is no parking here between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.”
“Không được đỗ xe ở đây từ 9 giờ sáng đến 6 giờ chiều.”
- The cost of a residents' parking permit is due to rise.
- The influx of tourists could cause traffic congestion and parking problems.
- Parking is forbidden in the city centre.
- A no-parking zone.
'Parking' ở đây là danh từ không đếm được. Người Việt thường nhầm lẫn dùng 'a parking', nhưng đúng phải là 'parking' hoặc 'a parking space'.
2A space or an area where vehicles can be left.noun
Một khoảng trống hoặc khu vực nơi xe cộ có thể được để lại (bãi đỗ xe).
“The hotel is centrally situated with ample free parking.”
“Khách sạn nằm ở vị trí trung tâm với bãi đỗ xe miễn phí rộng rãi.”
- We offer free parking to all members.
- Finding a parking space in the city center is almost impossible.
- The mall has underground parking for over 500 cars.
Trong ngữ cảnh này, 'parking' thường được hiểu ngầm là 'parking lot' (Mỹ) hoặc 'car park' (Anh).
3The present participle and gerund form of the verb 'park', referring to the action of positioning a vehicle.verb
Dạng hiện tại phân từ và danh động từ của động từ 'park', đề cập đến hành động đưa xe vào vị trí đỗ.
“Parking a car in a tight spot gave him some satisfaction.”
“Việc đỗ xe vào một chỗ chật hẹp mang lại cho anh ấy một chút cảm giác thỏa mãn.”
- He is currently parking the car in the garage.
- I hate parking in multi-storey car parks.
Khi dùng như một danh động từ (gerund), 'parking' đóng vai trò là chủ ngữ hoặc tân ngữ trong câu để nói về kỹ năng hoặc việc đỗ xe.
Word bank
Near synonyms
Common phrases
- ample parking
- free parking
- on-street parking
- underground parking
- parking permit
- parking space
- parking fine
- parking meter
- difficulty parking
- expert at parking
Grammar & forms
Grammar
- uncountable
- transitive
- intransitive
Inflections
- present_participle
- parking
Word family
- park, parkingnoun
- parkverb
Usage patterns
- parking for something
- no parking
- parking something
- parking in/at something
Avoid mistakes
Common mistakes
The hotel has many parkings.
The hotel has plenty of parking / many parking spaces.
Parking is uncountable when referring to the facility in general. Use 'parking spaces' if you want to count them.
I am looking for a parking.
I am looking for a parking space / a place to park.
You cannot use 'a' with the uncountable noun 'parking'.
Is there any parkings near here?
Is there any parking near here?
As an uncountable noun, 'parking' takes a singular verb.
He is parkeing the car.
He is parking the car.
Spelling error: do not add an 'e' before '-ing' for the word 'park'.
The car is in the parking.
The car is in the car park / parking lot.
While 'parking' is often used informally to mean the area, 'car park' or 'parking lot' is more precise for the location.
Don't confuse with
- park
An area of public land in a town used for rest and recreation.
“We went for a walk in the park.”
Don't confuse the green 'park' with 'parking' for cars.
Academic collocations
Words that pair with "parking" in formal and academic writing
- verb
- providerequirerestrictprohibit
- adjective
- adequateavailablesecureresidential
- noun
- facilitiesrequirementsregulations
- preposition
- foratnear
In context
Real-world examples
- daily life
I'm looking for a parking space near the Ben Thanh Market.
Tôi đang tìm chỗ đỗ xe gần Chợ Bến Thành.
Finding parking for cars in busy Vietnamese city centers like Ho Chi Minh City is a common daily challenge due to narrow streets and high density.
- business
The office building offers secure underground parking for employees.
Tòa nhà văn phòng có bãi đỗ xe dưới hầm an toàn cho nhân viên.
Professional buildings in Vietnam usually emphasize 'secure' (an ninh) parking as motorbikes and cars are high-value assets.
- academic
Urban planners are discussing how to improve public parking to reduce traffic congestion.
Các nhà quy hoạch đô thị đang thảo luận về cách cải thiện bãi đỗ xe công cộng để giảm ùn tắc giao thông.
Traffic congestion and lack of organized parking are major topics in Vietnamese urban development studies.
Notes for Vietnamese speakers
- In Vietnam, 'parking' often refers to both cars and motorbikes. The term 'gửi xe' (sending the vehicle) is more common in daily speech than 'đỗ xe' (parking).
- Street parking in major cities is strictly regulated and often managed by local ward authorities. 'No parking' signs (Cấm đỗ xe) are frequent and strictly enforced.
- The concept of a 'valet' is becoming popular in high-end restaurants in Hanoi and Saigon, but most people still self-park or have a 'bảo vệ' (security guard) guide them.
Etymology
Mid 19th century: from the verb 'park' + the suffix '-ing'. The verb 'park' originates from Old French 'parc', which refers to an enclosed area of land, ultimately from medieval Latin 'parricus'. The sense of leaving a vehicle in a 'parked' position developed as vehicles were left in areas designated as parks or enclosures. (Source: Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology).
Exam levels
IELTS
4.0
CEFR
A2
TOEIC
255-400
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