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ích kỷ

Pronunciation Northern /ïk˧˥ kḭ˧˩˧/ Central /ḭ̈t˩˧ ki˧˩˨/ Southern /ɨt˧˥ ki˨˩˦/
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selfish (alternative spelling)
Adjective
selfish (alternative spelling)

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
selfish (alternative spelling) Properties & StatesTheme

An alternative way to write the word describing someone who cares only about themselves.

vi Đừng nên sống quá ích kỷ với bạn bè.

en You shouldn't be too selfish with your friends.

Parts
ích / kỷ
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Similar
ích dụng / ích / ích mẫu / ích hữu …
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Use
có ích / hữu ích / giúp ích / tiện ích …
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