No. 399 in Vietnamese
cụ
"Cụ" in Vietnamese means "elder," often used to respectfully address or refer to an elderly person or ancestor.
In a sentence
Cụ vào nhà và ngồi xuống ghế.
The elder entered the house and sat down on the chair.
The word "cụ" is used here as a respectful way to address or refer to an elder individual.
Cụ thể là chúng tôi sẽ tổ chức vào sáng mai.
Specifically, we will organize it tomorrow morning.
The word "cụ" in "cụ thể" forms a compound word meaning "specific" or "clearly," emphasizing detail or elaboration.
Tôi sửa chữa cụ thể bị hỏng trong thiết bị.
I repaired the broken component in the device.
The word "cụ" in this context refers to a discrete component or part within a system.
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