No. 162 in Vietnamese
bóng
The Vietnamese word "bóng" can mean "shadow," "reflection," or "ball," depending on context.
In a sentence
Tôi thích chơi bóng đá với bạn.
I like playing soccer with my friend.
In this sentence, 'bóng' refers to a 'ball,' specifically a soccer ball, used in sports or games.
Cái bóng của cái cây trải dài trên mặt đất.
The shadow of the tree stretches over the ground.
Here, 'bóng' means 'shadow,' referring to the dark area created by an object blocking light.
Căn phòng này cần thêm ánh sáng, vì nó khá bóng.
This room needs more lighting since it's quite dark.
In this case, 'bóng' is used as an adjective to describe something dark, dimly lit, or not well illuminated.
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