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Meaning
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by means of
A preposition used to indicate the specific method or tool that is employed to carry out a particular action.
vi Tôi đi làm bằng xe buýt.
en I go to work by bus.
equal to
Having the same value, size, or quantity as something else that is being compared or measured at once.
flat
Being in a level or smooth state without any bumps, ridges, or uneven parts on a particular surface.
vi Mặt bàn này rất bằng, không bị gồ ghề.
en This tabletop is very flat and level, with no bumps.
ngang or huyen tone
A linguistic term used to describe the flat or falling tones in the Vietnamese language's tonal system.