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thay

Pronunciation Northern /tʰaj˧˧/ Central /tʰaj˧˥/ Southern /tʰaj˧˧/
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Meaning
3 senses · 3 meanings

change; replace

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to change; to replace Core ActionsTheme

To remove something and put another thing in its place to be used or to fulfill a role.

vi Tôi cần thay cái bóng đèn cũ bằng cái mới.

en I need to replace the old light bulb with a new one.

act on behalf of

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
act on behalf of

To perform a task or fulfill a responsibility as a representative for another person.

vi Cô ấy thay tôi chăm sóc lớp học hôm nay.

en She takes my place in looking after the class today.

expression of surprise

Adverb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adverb
expression of surprise

A word used at the end of a sentence to express surprise, wonder, or an exclamation.

vi Cảnh vật ở đây đẹp biết thay!

en How beautiful the scenery here is!

Similar
thay đổi / thay mặt / thay chân / thay phiên …
Use
đổi thay / thay thế / thay vào đó / thay vì …
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