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Meaning
3 senses · 3 meanings
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upper
This adjective is used to describe a position that is higher or located at the top part of something.
vi Các tài liệu được cất ở ngăn trên của chiếc tủ.
en Documents are stored in the upper compartment of the cabinet.
superior
This term can also refer to a person who holds a higher rank or has more authority within an organization.
vi Bạn cần phải báo cáo vấn đề này cho cấp trên.
en You need to report this issue to your superior.
on
This preposition is used to indicate a position on the surface or at the top of an object.
vi Cuốn sách của tôi đang nằm ở trên bàn.
en My book is lying on the table.
Similar
trẽn / trển / trên mạng / trên dưới …
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Use
bên trên / bề trên / xương hàm trên / dựa trên …
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Questions and answers
What does “trên” mean?
In English, “trên” can mean “upper” or “on”, depending on the sense.
How do the meanings of “trên” differ?
- “upper”: This adjective is used to describe a position that is higher or located at the top part of something.
- “on”: This preposition is used to indicate a position on the surface or at the top of an object.