No. 329 in Vietnamese
sâu
The Vietnamese word "sâu" can mean "deep" or "worm" depending on context.
In a sentence
Cái giếng này rất sâu.
This well is very deep.
In this sentence, 'sâu' is used to describe a physical depth, indicating that the well extends far downward.
Tình cảm của cô ấy dành cho anh ấy rất sâu.
Her feelings for him are very deep.
Here, 'sâu' is used metaphorically to describe an emotional depth, implying a profound or intense feeling.
Chúng tôi đi vào khu rừng rất sâu.
We went deep into the forest.
In this instance, 'sâu' describes spatial penetration, meaning to a considerable extent within or into a certain space.
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