từ
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Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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from
A word used to indicate the starting point of a physical location or a period of time.
vi Tôi đi từ nhà đến trường.
en I go from home to school.
word
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing used with others to form sentences.
vi Bạn nên học thêm nhiều từ mới mỗi ngày.
en You should learn more new words every day.
Similar
tử / tú / tự / tư …
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Use
từ điển / cụm từ / từ chối / từ trần …
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Questions and answers
What does “từ” mean?
In English, “từ” can mean “from” or “word”, depending on the sense.
How do the meanings of “từ” differ?
- “from”: A word used to indicate the starting point of a physical location or a period of time.
- “word”: A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing used with others to form sentences.