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Meaning
7 senses · 4 meanings
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inside
Indicating a position or location that is located at the interior part or surrounded by the limits of a space.
vi Có một vài món đồ chơi cũ nằm ở trong chiếc hộp gỗ.
en There are a few old toys inside the wooden box.
Indicating a position or membership relative to a collective group of people, things, or a specific set of entities.
A term used to indicate a location situated within the southern region of Vietnam relative to other geographic areas.
within
Used to indicate a duration or a specific period of time during which an event or action takes place or completes.
clear
Describing a liquid or substance that is transparent and free from any impurities, suggesting that it is clean and pure.
vi Nước trong hồ hôm nay rất trong và không có chút vẩn đục nào.
en The water in the lake today is very clear and not cloudy at all.
Having the property of allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen clearly or partially seen.
vi Tấm kính này rất trong nên chúng ta có thể nhìn rõ cảnh vật phía sau.
en This glass pane is very transparent, so we can clearly see the scenery behind it.
behind
Indicating a position that is located further back or at the rear part of an enclosed or specific area.
Similar
trong khi / trong vòng / trong lúc / trong suốt …
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Use
bên trong / trong sáng / trong lành / trong trẻo …
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Questions and answers
What does “trong” mean?
In English, “trong” can mean “inside” or “within”, depending on the sense.
How do the meanings of “trong” differ?
- “inside”: Indicating a position or location that is located at the interior part or surrounded by the limits of a space.
- “within”: Used to indicate a duration or a specific period of time during which an event or action takes place or completes.