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chừng nào

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Adverb
when
Conjunction
as long as

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Meaning
3 senses · 3 meanings
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when

Adverb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adverb
when Time & CalendarTheme

Used to ask about or refer to a specific point or period of time.

vi Chừng nào thì bạn sẽ bắt đầu chuyến đi của mình?

en When will you start your trip?

how much more

Adverb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adverb
how much more

Used to indicate a much greater degree or extent in a comparison of items.

vi Công việc sẽ hoàn thành sớm hơn biết chừng nào nếu mọi người cùng giúp.

en The work would be finished so much more quickly if everyone helped.

as long as

Conjunction · 1 senses
Sense 1 Conjunction
as long as

Used as a conjunction to mean for as long as a certain condition continues.

vi Chừng nào tôi còn ở đây, tôi sẽ giúp đỡ bạn hết mình.

en As long as I am here, I will help you with all my heart.

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chừng / nào
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chừng / chừng mực / chừng đỗi / chừng ấy …
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coi chừng / không chừng / khoảng chừng / biết chừng …
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