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Meaning
4 senses
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Interjection
An exclamation used to express a sudden feeling of physical pain or discomfort.
vi Ái! Chân tôi vừa bị vấp vào cạnh bàn.
en Ouch! My foot just hit the edge of the table.
Verb
To love or feel affection for; an archaic or literary Sino-Vietnamese use.
vi Người xưa nói người làm quan phải ái dân.
en People of old said that an official must love the people.
Noun
A strong feeling of affection and deep emotional attachment between people.
vi Chữ ái luôn mang một ý nghĩa thiêng liêng.
en The word love always carries a sacred meaning.
Adjective
Homosexual; gay.
vi Cậu ấy có dáng vẻ hơi ái.
en He acts a bit gay.