Vietnamese number + classifier + noun word order (quantifier phrase order)

Vietnamese uses classifiers with nouns, and the order is number + classifier + noun. English does not use classifiers, so learners must remember to include the appropriate Vietnamese classifier and use the correct order. Some nouns, especially for professions or roles, can sometimes omit the classifier.

• Always put the number first, then the classifier, then the noun.
• Choose the classifier based on Vietnamese usage, not by translating English word-for-word.
• Some nouns for people or professions can sometimes omit the classifier, e.g., một giáo viên ('one teacher').