No. 280 in Vietnamese
tàu
The Vietnamese word "tàu" means "ship," "boat," or "train" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
Tôi đi tàu đến thành phố.
I take the train to the city.
In this sentence, 'tàu' means 'train' as a mode of transportation.
Một chiếc tàu lớn đang đi trên biển.
A large ship is moving on the sea.
Here, 'tàu' refers to a 'ship' or 'boat' that travels on the water.
Bé gái thích chơi với những mô hình tàu hỏa.
The girl likes playing with model trains.
In this context, 'tàu' is associated with 'train' again, specifically in the form of a toy or model.
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