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Meaning
4 senses · 2 meanings
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west
Noun
One of the four cardinal directions on a compass, specifically the point on the horizon where the sun typically sets.
vi Mặt trời bắt đầu lặn dần về phía tây.
en The sun begins to set in the west.
A term referring to the nations and cultures of the Western world, typically including Europe and the Americas.
vi Văn hóa phương Tây có nhiều điểm khác biệt với phương Đông.
en Western culture has many differences from Eastern culture.
Adjective
Western; relating to or having the style or characteristics of the West.
vi Nhiều người thích thưởng thức các món ăn mang phong cách tây.
en Many people enjoy Western-style food.
private; personal
An adjective describing something that is personal or private rather than being shared with the public or others.
Similar
tẩy / tày / táy / tấy …
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Use
khoai tây / phương tây / hành tây / sơn tây …
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Questions and answers
What does “tây” mean?
In English, “tây” means “west”.