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tức là

Pronunciation Northern /tɨk˧˥ la̤ː˨˩/ Central /tɨ̰k˩˧ laː˧˧/ Southern /tɨk˧˥ laː˨˩/
Listen
that is
Adverb
that is
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Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings

that is

Adverb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adverb
that is Discourse & LogicTheme

A phrase used to explain something more clearly or to redefine what was said.

vi Ông ấy là bác tôi, tức là anh trai của bố tôi.

en He is my uncle, that is, my father's older brother.

to mean

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
mean

To have a specific meaning or to denote a certain content within a context.

vi Biển báo này tức là bạn phải dừng lại.

en This sign means that you must stop.

Parts
tức / là
Use
tin tức / lợi tức / ngay lập tức / bực tức …
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