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ngay

Pronunciation Northern /ŋaj˧˧/ Central /ŋaj˧˥/ Southern /ŋaj˧˧/
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Adjective
immediately
Adjective
straight

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immediately

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
immediately; straight away Numbers, Quantities, Units & TimeTheme

Immediate or without delay.

vi Tôi sẽ đi ngay bây giờ.

en I will go right away.

straight

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
direct; straight Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Positioned in a straight line or moving directly toward a specific direction.

vi Cây cột này đứng rất ngay.

en This pillar stands very straight.

honest

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
honest; truthful Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Honest and straightforward; usually used in the phrase ngay thẳng.

vi Anh ấy là người ngay thẳng và thật thà.

en He is a straightforward and honest person.

ngay

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ngay cả / ngay thẳng / ngay cạnh / ngay mặt …
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Use
ngay lập tức / ngay tức khắc / ngay tức thì / ngay và luôn …
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