No. 962 in Vietnamese
song
The Vietnamese word "sông" means "river" in English.
In a sentence
Tôi nghe một bài hát với hai giọng ca chính song ca rất hay.
I listened to a song performed as a duet by two main singers, which was very good.
Here, 'song' is part of 'song ca,' meaning 'duet,' indicating a paired performance.
Dòng sông này chảy qua thành phố, có nước trong xanh tạo nên cảnh đẹp lãng mạn.
This river flows through the city, with clear blue water creating a romantic view.
Here, 'song' stands for 'sông,' meaning 'river,' referring to a body of flowing water.
Kế hoạch có vẻ hợp lý, song nó cần thêm sự đánh giá chi tiết hơn.
The plan seems reasonable, yet it needs more detailed evaluation.
Here, 'song' is a conjunction meaning 'yet' or 'however,' used to indicate contrast or opposition.
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