No. 426 in Vietnamese
thống
The Vietnamese word "thống" can mean "unify," "system," or "pain," depending on context.
In a sentence
Trong gia đình, ông nội là người thống quản mọi việc.
In the family, the grandfather is the one who oversees everything.
In this sentence, 'thống' indicates control or leadership, reflecting authority in managing family matters.
Hệ thống giao thông ở thành phố được cải thiện đáng kể.
The transportation system in the city has been significantly improved.
Here, 'hệ thống' represents a structured system, emphasizing an organized arrangement, in this case referring to transportation.
Quốc gia đã đạt được sự thống nhất sau nhiều năm xung đột.
The nation achieved unification after many years of conflict.
In this context, 'thống nhất' means unification, implying bringing together under a single agreement or entity.
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