vị
Pronunciation
Northern
/vḭʔ˨˩/
Central
/jḭ˨˨/
Southern
/ji˨˩˨/
taste
5 senses
3 meanings
Noun
taste
Preposition
for the sake of
Noun / Classifier
classifier for people
Details
5 senses · 3 meanings
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Details
5 senses · 3 meanings
taste
Sense 1
Noun
taste
Properties & States
This noun refers to the sensation perceived through the taste organs on the tongue.
vi Món ăn này có vị rất lạ.
en This dish has a very strange taste.
Sense 2
Noun
flavor
This noun refers to the distinctive flavor or characteristic taste of a particular food or drink.
for the sake of
Sense 1
Preposition
for the sake of
A literary Sino-Vietnamese word meaning for or for the sake of someone or something.
vi Trường phái này chủ trương nghệ thuật vị nhân sinh.
en This school advocates art for the sake of human life.
classifier for people
Noun
Sense 1
Noun
person (respectful)
A respectful term used to address or refer to a person.
Classifier
Sense 2
Classifier
classifier for respected people
A classifier used for individuals who hold high status or are highly respected.
vi Có ba vị giám khảo trong cuộc thi.
en There are three judges in the competition.