No. 439 in Vietnamese
ủng
The Vietnamese word "ủng" can mean "rubber boots" or "wellies."
In a sentence
Tôi mang đôi ủng vào vì trời đang mưa.
I am wearing boots because it is raining.
Here, 'ủng' refers to footwear usually made of rubber worn to protect one's feet from water.
Cô ấy ủng hộ quyết định của tôi một cách nhiệt tình.
She supported my decision enthusiastically.
In this sentence, 'ủng' is part of the word 'ủng hộ,' which means support or endorse.
Người nông dân dùng máy ủ ủng để làm phân hữu cơ.
The farmer uses the composting machine to create organic fertilizer.
Here, 'ủng' is used as part of the term 'ủ ủng,' referring to composting or fermenting material to produce fertilizer.
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