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căn bản

Pronunciation Northern /kan˧˧ ɓa̰ːn˧˩˧/ Central /kaŋ˧˥ ɓaːŋ˧˩˨/ Southern /kaŋ˧˧ ɓaːŋ˨˩˦/
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Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
basic Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Forming the most important or necessary part of something from which everything else develops.

vi Giáo dục là một phần căn bản cho sự phát triển của mỗi cá nhân.

en Education is a basic part for the development of each individual.

Adverb

Sense 2 Adverb
basically Discourse, Logic, Comparison & ModalityTheme

Used when you are giving the main or most important fact about a situation.

vi Về căn bản, kế hoạch của chúng ta đã hoàn thành đúng hạn.

en Basically, our plan has been completed on time.

Noun

Sense 3 Noun
the basics School & EducationTheme

The most important and fundamental facts or principles that someone must learn first about a subject.

vi Khóa học này sẽ dạy cho bạn những căn bản về hội họa.

en This course will teach you the basics of painting.

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