No. 296 in Vietnamese
cũ
"Old" or "former."
In a sentence
Chiếc xe này đã cũ rồi.
This car is old.
Used to describe something that has aged or is not new.
Tôi nhớ người bạn cũ thời học sinh.
I remember my old school friend.
Used to refer to someone one has known for a long time or a former relationship.
Tôi thích cách trình bày cũ hơn.
I prefer the old way of presentation.
Used to compare or indicate a former thing or state as superior or preferable.
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