cặp
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Meaning
6 senses · 2 meanings
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pair
Noun
Two people or things that are similar or connected in some way and thought of together.
vi Họ là một cặp rất đẹp đôi.
en They are a very well-matched couple.
Verb
To put two people or things together so that they can work or be used as a set.
vi Trong trận cầu lông đôi, thầy cặp tôi với một bạn lớp bên.
en For the badminton doubles match, the teacher paired me with a student from the next class.
To be in a romantic relationship with another person or to spend time together as partners.
schoolbag
A bag or briefcase made of leather, cloth, or plastic, used for carrying books or documents.
vi Cậu bé đeo chiếc cặp mới đến trường.
en The boy carried his new schoolbag to school.
A bag used by students to carry books and other items needed for school activities.
A flat case used for carrying documents and other items, often used by people in business.
Similar
cạp / cắp / cáp / cấp …
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Use
cặp kè / cặp bài trùng / cặp bồ / rèn cặp …
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Questions and answers
What does “cặp” mean?
In English, “cặp” can mean “pair” or “schoolbag”, depending on the sense.
How do the meanings of “cặp” differ?
- “pair”: Two people or things that are similar or connected in some way and thought of together.
- “schoolbag”: A bag used by students to carry books and other items needed for school activities.