No. 847 in Vietnamese
cải
"Cải" means "mustard greens" or "vegetable" in general.
In a sentence
Tôi thích ăn cải xanh mỗi ngày.
I like eating green vegetables every day.
In this sentence, 'cải' refers to a type of vegetable, often leafy greens.
Cậu ấy luôn cố gắng cải thiện kỹ năng của mình.
He always tries to improve his skills.
Here, 'cải' is part of the word 'cải thiện,' meaning 'to improve,' showcasing its use in a compound verb.
Làng tôi trồng rất nhiều ruộng cải vào mùa đông.
My village grows many mustard fields in the winter.
In this case, 'cải' refers specifically to mustard greens, emphasizing its role as a specific noun.
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