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xưa

Pronunciation Northern /sɨə˧˧/ Central /sɨə˧˥/ Southern /sɨə˧˧/
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ancient
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ancient

Adjective · 1 senses
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ancient Time & CalendarTheme Time & calendarTag

Belonging to a period of time very long ago in the distant past.

vi Khu phố xưa trông thật yên bình và cổ kính.

en The ancient neighborhood looks peaceful and historic.

old times

Noun · 1 senses
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old times

A period of time that has passed long ago compared to the present time.

vi Người ngày xưa sống giản dị và gần gũi.

en People in the old times lived simply and closely.

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xưa kia / xưa lắc xưa lơ / xưa nay
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ngày xưa / năm xưa / xa xưa / thời xưa …
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