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Meaning
14 senses · 4 meanings
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thing marker
A classifier used before nouns for objects, animals, phenomena, or concepts.
vi Tôi mua cái bàn mới này.
en I bought this new table.
A word used before the name of an animal to identify its type.
A word used for emphasis or to show a negative attitude toward someone or something.
that which is
A thing or object referred to in a general way when its specific name is not given.
vi Hãy rửa sạch cái này sau khi dùng.
en Please clean this thing after using it.
A word used to refer to a specific thing or a particular quality.
The particular manner or style in which a task is performed or completed.
The pieces of food that are found in a liquid such as soup.
female
Noun
A term used to refer to a female child or a young woman.
A word that has the same meaning as the Vietnamese word for girl.
A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child.
Adjective
Of or relating to the sex that can produce eggs or bear young.
vi Con chó cái nhà tôi vừa đẻ một lứa năm con.
en My female dog just gave birth to a litter of five puppies.
big
Noun
A person who manages money or is in charge of a game or shop.
A person who is responsible for looking after or guarding someone or something.
Adjective
Being great in size, importance, or extent compared to other similar things.