ba mươi

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The Vietnamese word "ba mươi" translates to "thirty" in English. It is used primarily to refer to the number 30 in various contexts.

Explanation

1. Basic Meaning:
   • "Ba mươi" literally means thirty. It’s composed of two parts: "ba," which means three, and "mươi," which means ten. So together, they represent three tens, or thirty.

Usage Instructions

• As a Number:

  • You can use "ba mươi" when counting or indicating quantities. For example, if you have 30 apples, you would say "ba mươi quả táo."

• In Dates:

  • "Ba mươi" is often used when talking about dates, particularly in the context of a lunar calendar. For example, "ba mươi Tết" refers to the thirtieth day of the lunar month, which is significant in Vietnamese culture as it is the day before the Lunar New Year (Tết).

Examples

• Counting:
  • "Tôi có ba mươi cái bánh." (I have thirty cakes.)
• Lunar Calendar:
  • "Hôm nay là ba mươi tháng Chạp." (Today is the thirtieth of December in the lunar calendar.)

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Reference:
  • "Ông ba mươi" refers to a character in Vietnamese folklore, often associated with the tiger. This can be used in stories or discussions about Vietnamese mythology.
• Festivals:
  • "Ba mươi Tết" marks the end of the lunar year and is a time for preparations for the upcoming Lunar New Year.

Word Variants

• "Ba mươi" can be combined with other words to express different related concepts:
  • "Ba mươi tháng" (the thirtieth month) - though in the lunar calendar, this would typically refer to a specific day rather than an actual month.

Different Meanings

• While "ba mươi" primarily means thirty, in certain contexts, it can refer to specific cultural or traditional meanings, as seen with "ba mươi Tết" or "ông ba mươi."

Synonyms

• The word "ba mươi" doesn’t have direct synonyms in terms of number representation, but you might encounter phrases like:
  • "Ba mươi lăm" (thirty-five) when referring to higher numbers.
  • "Ba mươi một" (thirty-one) for counting beyond thirty.

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noun

1. the thirtieth day of the lunar month
   • Ba mươi Tết
     Lunar New Year's Eve
   • Ông ba mươi
     The tiger