No. 167 in Vietnamese
trở
The Vietnamese word "trở" can mean "to return," "to turn," or "to become," depending on context.
In a sentence
Anh ấy đã trở lại sau chuyến đi.
He has returned after the trip.
Here, "trở" is combined with "lại" to form "trở lại" meaning 'to return'. This idiomatically describes returning to a location or situation.
Cô ấy mong muốn trở thành giáo viên.
She wishes to become a teacher.
In this sentence, "trở" is part of "trở thành" which means 'to become', used to indicate someone's transformation or transition into a new role or state.
Hành động của anh ta đã trở nên khó hiểu.
His actions have become confusing.
Here, "trở" is part of the phrase "trở nên" that translates to 'to become', often used to describe a change into a certain state or condition.
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