No. 293 in Vietnamese
đâu
"Đâu" in Vietnamese means "where," "not," or "questioning emphasis," depending on context.
In a sentence
Bạn đang ở đâu?
Where are you?
In this question, 'đâu' is used to inquire about a location.
Tôi không biết làm thế nào đâu.
I don't know how to do it, you know.
Here, 'đâu' adds emphasis, indicating dismissal or uncertainty.
Đó không phải là việc của bạn đâu!
That is not your business!
In this sentence, 'đâu' reinforces the negative statement, implying exasperation or firmness.
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