No. 500 in Vietnamese
thị
The Vietnamese word "thị" can mean "city," "market," or indicate a female middle name.
In a sentence
Cô ấy sống ở vùng nông thôn, cách xa thị trấn.
She lives in a rural area, far from the town.
In this sentence, 'thị' is part of the word 'thị trấn', meaning 'town', referring to an urban settlement smaller than a city.
Trong xã hội hiện đại, thị hiếu của con người ngày càng đa dạng.
In modern society, human tastes are becoming increasingly diverse.
Here, 'thị' is used in 'thị hiếu', which means 'taste' or 'preference', representing interests or likings of individuals or groups.
Ông ấy là một thị trưởng tận tâm và trách nhiệm.
He is a dedicated and responsible mayor.
In this case, 'thị' appears in 'thị trưởng', which means 'mayor', referring to a governmental position heading a city or town.
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