thay
Pronunciation
Northern
/tʰaj˧˧/
Central
/tʰaj˧˥/
Southern
/tʰaj˧˧/
change; replace
3 senses
3 meanings
Verb
change; replace
Verb
act on behalf of
Adverb
expression of surprise
Details
3 senses · 3 meanings
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Details
3 senses · 3 meanings
change; replace
Sense 1
Verb
to change; to replace
Core Actions
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
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
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!