No. 615 in Vietnamese
trọng
The Vietnamese word "trọng" means "respect" or "heavy," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Tôi rất trọng tình cảm gia đình.
I greatly value familial affection.
In this sentence, "trọng" means to value or hold in high esteem, referring to the importance the speaker places on family ties.
Chiếc hộp này rất trọng lượng.
This box is very heavy.
Here, "trọng" is part of the compound word "trọng lượng," which means weight. It describes the heaviness of the box.
Anh ấy là một người được trọng dụng trong công ty.
He is a person who is highly valued in the company.
In this context, "trọng" is part of the compound term "trọng dụng," meaning valued or esteemed, referring to the recognition and appreciation of the person's contributions.
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