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Meaning
4 senses · 3 meanings
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remain
To continue to exist, be present, or be left after others have gone.
vi Trong tủ chỉ còn lại một chiếc bánh.
en There is only one cake remaining in the cupboard.
To continue living or to still be in a state of existence.
vi Bố mẹ cậu còn cả chứ?
en Are both your parents still alive?
still
Used to indicate that a situation or action is continuing until now.
vi Trời vẫn còn đang mưa rất to.
en It is still raining very hard.
còn
We have not written the detailed senses for this meaning group yet.
whereas; while
Used to introduce a statement that is the opposite of what was just said.
vi Tôi thích đi bộ, còn anh ấy lại thích chạy.
en I like walking, whereas he likes running.