No. 527 in Vietnamese
riêng
"Riêng" means "private," "separate," or "individual" in English.
In a sentence
Những bức tranh này được trưng bày trong một triển lãm riêng.
These paintings are displayed in a private exhibition.
Here, 'riêng' means 'private,' describing the exhibition as being set apart or exclusive.
Cô ấy muốn có một phòng riêng để làm việc.
She wants to have a private room for working.
In this context, 'riêng' indicates exclusivity or individuality, referring to a space that is solely for one's use.
Mỗi người trong gia đình đều có sở thích riêng.
Each person in the family has their own unique interests.
Here, 'riêng' is used to specify that these interests are distinct and individual, unique to each person.
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