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Meaning
3 senses · 3 meanings
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change; replace
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
To do a task or take on a responsibility in place of 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
A word used at the end of a sentence to express surprise, wonder, or an exclamation.
vi Phong cảnh nơi đây đẹp thay!
en How beautiful the scenery here is!
Similar
thay đổi / thay mặt / thay chân / thay phiên …
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Use
đổi thay / thay thế / thay vào đó / thay vì …
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Questions and answers
What does “thay” mean?
In English, “thay” means “change” / “replace”.