No. 185 in Vietnamese
thái
"Thái" can mean "state," "style," "attitude," or "Thailand," depending on context.
In a sentence
Thái Lan là một quốc gia đẹp.
Thailand is a beautiful country.
Here, 'Thái' is used as part of the proper noun 'Thái Lan,' which means Thailand.
Cô ấy đang thái rau để nấu ăn.
She is slicing vegetables to cook.
In this sentence, 'thái' means 'to slice' or 'to chop,' specifically referring to cutting vegetables or similar items.
Ông ấy có tính cách rất thái quá.
He has an overly excessive personality.
Here, 'thái' is used in the term 'thái quá,' which means 'excessive' or 'extreme.'
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