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này

Pronunciation Northern /na̤j˨˩/ Central /naj˧˧/ Southern /naj˨˩/
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Determiner
this
Particle
hey

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3 senses 2 meanings
Meaning
3 senses · 2 meanings
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this

Determiner · 1 senses
Sense 1 Determiner
this Pronouns, Demonstratives, Classifiers & ParticlesTheme

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or event that is close by.

vi Quyển sách này rất hay.

en This book is very good.

hey

Particle · 2 senses
Sense 1 Particle
hey

A word placed before a name or title to attract attention when calling someone.

vi Này, bạn có nghe thấy tôi nói không?

en Hey, can you hear me?

Sense 2 Particle
(after a name) hey; listen

A word placed after a person's name or form of address to call their attention before saying something to them.

vi Mẹ này, ngày mai mẹ có đi chợ không?

en Mom, are you going to the market tomorrow?

Similar
nây / nãy / nẩy / nảy …
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Use
thằng này / sau này / dạo này / đằng này …
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