No. 986 in Vietnamese
ho
The Vietnamese word "ho" can mean "cough" or "surname," depending on context.
In a sentence
Tôi bị ho suốt tuần này, thật khó chịu.
I have been coughing all week, it's really uncomfortable.
In this sentence, 'ho' means 'cough,' referring to the act of coughing caused by an illness or irritant.
Khi trời lạnh, mọi người thường dễ bị ho.
When it's cold, people usually find it easier to cough.
Here, 'ho' represents the phenomenon of coughing, often as a reaction to cold weather or illness.
Anh ấy ho vào tay để che miệng khi cảm thấy không khỏe.
He coughed into his hand to cover his mouth when feeling unwell.
The word 'ho' is used to describe the action an individual performs when expelling air and sound from the throat due to discomfort or illness.
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