No. 28 in Vietnamese
mình
"Mình" means "I," "me," "we," "us," or "self," and can also mean "body" or "person," depending on context.
In a sentence
Mình là người Việt Nam.
I am Vietnamese.
In this sentence, 'mình' is used as a casual and friendly way to refer to oneself, commonly among peers.
Bạn có thể giúp mình với bài tập này không?
Can you help me with this exercise?
Here, 'mình' is used to refer to oneself in a polite nuance, often indicating a request.
Hai người là vợ chồng, phải không? - Đúng rồi, chúng mình là vợ chồng.
Are you two married? - Yes, we are married.
In this context, 'mình' is part of the term 'chúng mình,' which collectively refers to 'us,' denoting a shared situation or relationship.
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