No. 473 in Vietnamese
ngôi
The Vietnamese word "ngôi" refers to a classifier used for buildings, houses, or certain objects, and can also mean "seat" or "position."
In a sentence
Ngôi nhà này rất đẹp.
This house is very beautiful.
In this sentence, "ngôi" is a classifier used specifically for houses or large structures such as buildings or temples.
Cô ấy ngồi bên ngôi mộ của ông nội.
She sits by her grandfather's tomb.
Here, the word "ngôi" is used as a classifier for the grave or tomb, emphasizing respect and significance.
Anh ấy đang học tại ngôi trường nổi tiếng.
He is studying at a famous school.
In this usage, "ngôi" acts as a classifier for an institution like a school, indicating its established nature.
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