Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

có

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to have, to possess

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có, sở hữu

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Tao có hai con xe.I have two motorbikes. / I have two cars.

Tôi có chồng rồi.I've already had a husband. / I'm a married woman. / I'm married.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) there be

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có, tồn tại

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Nhà tôi có hai con.There are two kids in my family.

Có hai người trong phòng.There are two people in that room.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) the left side of the balance sheet records the existing capital (fixed capital, working capital, etc.)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tài sản hiện có trên bảng cân đối

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) relatively rich

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tương đối giàu có

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What does “có” mean?

(verb) to have, to possess

Is “có” formal or informal?

có is generally informal.

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