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trái

Pronunciation Northern /ʨaːj˧˥/ Central /tʂa̰ːj˩˧/ Southern /tʂaːj˧˥/
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Adjective
left
Noun
piece of fruit

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9 senses 3 meanings
Meaning
9 senses · 3 meanings
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left

Adjective / Adverb / Preposition · 5 senses

Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
left Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme

The side or direction that is on the opposite of the right side when facing forward.

vi Anh ấy cầm bút bằng tay trái.

en He holds the pen in his left hand.

Sense 2 Adjective
reverse side

The back or opposite side of something that is usually considered the main side.

Sense 3 Adjective
morally wrong

Behavior that is considered morally incorrect or does not follow common sense and logical reasoning.

Adverb

Sense 4 Adverb
inside out Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

In a state where the inner surface of clothing is turned outwards.

vi Anh ấy vô tình mặc áo trái.

en He accidentally wore his shirt inside out.

Preposition

Sense 5 Preposition
contrary to Discourse, Logic, Comparison & ModalityTheme

In opposition or contrary to a rule, expectation, or principle.

vi Quyết định của anh ấy là trái với quy định.

en His decision was contrary to the rules.

piece of fruit

Noun / Classifier · 2 senses

Noun

Sense 1 Noun
piece of fruit

The seed-bearing part of a plant that is often sweet and edible for humans to eat.

Classifier

Sense 2 Classifier
counter for round objects

A word used to refer to various round objects such as fruits or ball-shaped items.

land mine

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
land mine

An explosive device hidden under the ground that detonates when stepped on by enemy forces.

Sense 2 Noun
smallpox

A highly contagious and dangerous disease characterized by a high fever and large pustules.

Similar
trài / trải / trại / trái tim …
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Use
trái đất / trái cây / sai trái / trái ngược …
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