ngái
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Meaning
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Adjective
A term used to describe a great physical distance between two separate locations or points.
vi Quê tôi ở nơi xa ngái.
en My hometown is in a far place.
A strong and somewhat pungent odor associated with certain types of leaves or natural plant materials.
vi Mùi lá cây tươi rất ngái.
en The fresh leaves have a very pungent smell.
Noun
A species of fig tree in the family Moraceae, often found growing wild in tropical regions.
vi Quả ngái mọc thành từng chùm trên thân cây.
en The fig tree fruits grow in clusters on the trunk.
The name of one of the minority ethnic groups residing within the territory of modern-day Vietnam.
vi Người Ngái có những phong tục tập quán riêng.
en The Ngai people have their own customs and traditions.
Proper noun
Name of one of the 54 ethnic groups living in the territory of Vietnam.
vi Tên "ngái" xuất hiện trong văn bản.
en The name "Ngái" appears in the text.