tơi
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Meaning
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Adjective
Describing a material, such as soil, that is easily crumbled or broken into small pieces.
vi Đất trong vườn rất tơi và xốp.
en The soil in the garden is very friable and loose.
Particle
A contracted form of the Vietnamese expression used to address oneself or express emotion.
vi Thân tơi thật là vất vả.
en My own self is truly hardworking.
Noun
A traditional raincoat made from palm leaves used by farmers in Vietnam.
vi Người nông dân mặc áo tơi khi đi làm đồng.
en The farmer wears a palm-leaf coat when going to the field.
A type of palm tree whose leaves are used to manufacture items like raincoats and hats.
vi Lá tơi được dùng để làm nón lá.
en Palm leaves are used to make traditional hats.