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Pronunciation Northern /a̰ːw˧˩˧/ Central /aːw˧˩˨/ Southern /aːw˨˩˦/
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imaginary
Adjective
imaginary
5 senses
Meaning
5 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
imaginary Properties & StatesTheme

Something that exists only in the mind or imagination and is not real in the physical world.

vi Đây chỉ là một thế giới ảo trong tâm trí.

en This is just an imaginary world in the mind.

Sense 2 Adjective
virtual

Created by computer software to appear real or existing, although it is not physically present in reality.

vi Chúng ta đang sống trong một môi trường ảo.

en We are living in a virtual environment.

Sense 3 Adjective
virtual

Something that is made to appear real by computer technology but is not physically existing in the world.

vi Công ty đang tổ chức một cuộc họp ảo.

en The company is holding a virtual meeting.

Sense 4 Adjective
visually cool

A slang term used to describe something that looks very impressive, stylish, or visually appealing to people.

vi Bức ảnh này trông thật là ảo.

en This photo looks really cool.

Sense 5 Adjective
unreal

Something that is so strange or surprising that it seems impossible to be true or actually happen.

vi Câu chuyện đó nghe thật là ảo.

en That story sounds so unreal.

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ảo (懊)
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Áo / ào / ảo tung chảo / ảo ma …
Use
kì ảo / mờ ảo / ảo mộng / ảo thuật …
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