trường hợp
[t͡ɕɨəŋ˨˩ həːp̚˧˨ʔ]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a case, scenario or situation
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Giả sử..., có hai trường hợp có thể xảy ra. Trường hợp 1:...Suppose..., there would be two scenarios. Scenario 1:...
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) synonym of ca (“case”)
Examples
2 ca/trường hợp tử vong2 cases that resulted in death
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) case
Examples
in casetrong trường hợp
trong trường hợp đóin that case
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Common questions
What does “trường hợp” mean?
(noun) a case, scenario or situation
Is “trường hợp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.