No. 731 in Vietnamese
cú
The Vietnamese word "cú" can mean "owl" or refer to a "strike" or "blow," depending on context.
In a sentence
Con cú nhỏ đang đậu trên cành cây.
The small owl is perching on the tree branch.
Here, 'cú' refers to an owl, which is the noun for the type of bird.
Anh ấy bị trượt ngã một cú đau đớn.
He took a painful fall.
In this sentence, 'cú' denotes an instance or occasion of a fall.
Cú đá của cầu thủ đó rất mạnh.
The player's kick was very strong.
In this context, 'cú' describes a single action or movement, specifically a kick.
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