No. 427 in Vietnamese
tư
The Vietnamese word "tư" can mean "private," "self," "thought," or "four," depending on context.
In a sentence
Tôi cần có tư cách tốt để được nhận việc.
I need good character to get the job.
In this sentence, "tư" is part of the word "tư cách," meaning "character" or "qualification." This describes the moral or personal qualities of an individual.
Cô ấy đang học ngành tư vấn tâm lý tại trường đại học.
She is studying psychology counseling at the university.
Here, "tư" is part of "tư vấn," which means "counseling" or "consulting." This refers to the act of giving advice or guidance professionally.
Chúng tôi đã xem xét tư liệu từ các nguồn khác nhau.
We reviewed documents from various sources.
In this example, "tư" appears in the word "tư liệu," meaning "documents" or "materials." This refers to informative items like records or written texts used for reference.
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