xin
Pronunciation
Northern
/sin˧˧/
Central
/sin˧˥/
Southern
/sɨn˧˧/
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ask for
Verb
ask for
2 senses
2 meanings
Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
ask for
Sense 1
Verb
to ask or beg
Requests & Invitations
To speak to someone to express a desire to receive something from them.
vi Cậu bé xin mẹ một viên kẹo.
en The boy asked his mother for a piece of candy.
request permission
Sense 1
Verb
to politely ask
To politely ask for permission to do something.
vi Tôi xin phép được vào phòng.
en I ask for permission to enter the room.
Similar
xin lỗi / xin chào / xin việc / xin xỏ …
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Similar
xin lỗi / xin chào / xin việc / xin xỏ …
Use
van xin / nài xin / ăn xin / cưới xin …
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Use
van xin / nài xin / ăn xin / cưới xin …