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Pronunciation Northern /ɓo̰ʔ˨˩/ Central /ɓo̰˨˨/ Southern /ɓo˨˩˨/
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set
Noun
ministry

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13 senses 4 meanings
Meaning
13 senses · 4 meanings
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set

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
a set Numbers, Quantities, Units & TimeTheme

A complete group of objects or items that are intended to be used together as a unit.

vi Tôi vừa mới mua một bộ dụng cụ làm vườn mới.

en I just bought a new set of gardening tools.

Sense 2 Noun
a series

A group of related things that follow each other in order or are connected in some way.

ministry

Noun · 5 senses
Sense 1 Noun
a ministry

A high-level government department headed by a minister that is responsible for a specific area of public policy.

Sense 2 Noun
department

An administrative department at the ministerial level in a government system, specifically in regions with distinct naming conventions.

Sense 3 Noun
an order

A specific classification or rank in biological taxonomy or a group of things organized by a particular system.

Sense 4 Noun
radical

A shortened form of the term "bộ thủ," referring to a base component or radical of a Chinese character.

Sense 5 Noun
register; book

A formal list or record of names, events, or other information, often kept in a book.

bearing; appearance

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
bearing; appearance

The general appearance, manner of carrying oneself, or way of walking of a person.

Sense 2 Noun
perceived capability Usage derogatory

The ability or potential of a person as judged from their outward appearance or manner.

on foot

Noun / Adverb / Particle · 4 senses

Noun

Sense 1 Noun
foot (unit)

A unit of length in the imperial system equal to twelve inches or about thirty centimeters.

Adverb

Sense 2 Adverb
on foot; walking Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

Describing an action performed by walking rather than using a vehicle or riding an animal.

vi Chúng tôi quyết định đi bộ đến công viên gần nhà.

en We decided to go to the nearby park on foot.

Sense 3 Adverb
on land

Relating to or occurring on the ground rather than in the water or air.

Particle

Sense 4 Particle
is it that…?; don't tell me… Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

(Colloquial, Southern) A word placed at the start of a question to show surprise or disbelief at what one suspects, like 'don't tell me...?' or 'is it that...?'.

vi Bộ bạn không định đi dự tiệc tối nay à?

en Aren't you going to the party tonight?

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