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nửa

Pronunciation Northern /nɨ̰ə˧˩˧/ Central /nɨə˧˩˨/ Southern /nɨə˨˩˦/
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2 senses
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
half Numbers, Quantities, Units & TimeTheme Numbers & unitsTag

One of two equal parts into which a whole unit is divided.

vi Tôi đã ăn hết một nửa chiếc bánh táo.

en I ate half of the apple pie.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
half Numbers, Quantities, Units & TimeTheme

Characterized by being only a part or not reaching a complete state.

vi Anh ấy chỉ biết nửa sự thật nên đã hiểu nhầm.

en He only knew half the truth, so he misunderstood.

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