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Pronunciation Northern /tʰa̰ŋ˧˩˧/ Central /tʰaŋ˧˩˨/ Southern /tʰaŋ˨˩˦/
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straight
Adjective
straight

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7 senses 4 meanings
Meaning
7 senses · 4 meanings
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straight

Adjective / Adverb · 2 senses

Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
straight Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme

Being without any curves or not bending in any other different direction.

vi Hãy kẻ một đường thẳng trên tờ giấy này.

en Draw a straight line on this piece of paper.

Adverb

Sense 2 Adverb
straight Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme

Moving in a line that is not curved or in an upright position.

vi Bạn nên ngồi thẳng lưng khi làm việc.

en You should sit with your back straight while working.

direct

Adjective / Adverb · 3 senses

Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
direct Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme

Happening in a direct manner or continuing without any stops or interruptions.

vi Đây là chuyến bay thẳng đến Paris mà không phải quá cảnh.

en This is a direct flight to Paris without any layovers.

Adverb

Sense 2 Adverb
directly Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme

Performed in a direct and continuous way without any stopping points along the way.

vi Chuyến xe này sẽ đi thẳng tới nhà ga.

en This bus will go directly to the station.

Sense 3 Adverb
directly Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme

Straight to a place or person, without a detour or a go-between, as in going straight home or telling someone directly.

vi Sau khi tan làm, tôi sẽ về thẳng nhà.

en After finishing work, I will go straight home.

sincerely

Adverb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adverb
straightforwardly Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme

Acting in a way that is sincere, open, and without any hidden meaning.

vi Cô ấy luôn trả lời thẳng những câu hỏi khó.

en She always answers difficult questions directly.

heterosexual

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
heterosexual Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme

A term used to refer to a person who is sexually attracted to the opposite sex.

vi Anh ấy tự nhận mình là trai thẳng.

en He identifies as a straight guy.

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