điều
[ʔɗiəw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) something to say or tell
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
có nhiều điều muốn nóito have a lot to say
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) something to think about or discuss
Examples
học được nhiều điều hayto have learnt a lot of cool stuff
một điều giản dịa simple fact
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Sense 3
Examples
Chương I, Điều 1Chapter I, Clause 1
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Sense 4
Common questions
What does “điều” mean?
(noun) something to say or tell
Is “điều” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.