No. 472 in Vietnamese
kỷ
The Vietnamese word "kỷ" can mean "discipline," "self-control," "era," or "small table/shelf," depending on context.
In a sentence
Tôi vẫn giữ gìn những kỷ vật của tuổi thơ.
I still treasure souvenirs from my childhood.
kỷ vật (souvenir) is used to indicate memorabilia or keepsakes.
Anh ấy luôn cư xử rất kỷ luật.
He always behaves very disciplined.
kỷ luật (discipline) refers to strict behaviors or standards.
Ngôi chùa cổ này có lịch sử hơn một thế kỷ.
This ancient temple has a history of over a century.
thế kỷ (century) is a time period of 100 years.
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