No. 117 in Vietnamese
vòng
"Vòng" in Vietnamese means "circle," "ring," or "loop."
In a sentence
Chiếc vòng đeo tay này được làm từ vàng.
This bracelet is made of gold.
In this sentence, 'vòng' refers to a bracelet, which is a circular adornment worn around the wrist.
Chiếc xe chạy một vòng quanh công viên.
The vehicle makes a lap around the park.
Here, 'vòng' signifies a lap or round, indicating a complete circuit of movement.
Người ấy sống trong vòng tay của gia đình.
That person lives in the embrace of their family.
In this context, 'vòng' is used metaphorically to denote the arms or embrace, often signifying closeness or protection.
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