chúng

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The Vietnamese word "chúng" is a versatile term primarily used as a pronoun. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand it better:

Basic Meaning

1. Pronoun: "Chúng" means "we," "us," "they," or "them" in English. It is used to refer to a group of people or things that include the speaker or are being talked about.

Usage Instructions

• When to use "chúng":
  • Use "chúng" when you want to refer to a group that includes yourself (we/us) or when talking about a group of people or items that are not including the speaker (they/them).
• Formality: "Chúng" is commonly used in everyday conversation and is considered neutral in formality.

Examples

1. We/Us:

   • "Chúng tôi sẽ đi xem phim." (We will go watch a movie.)

2. They/Them:

   • "Chúng nó đang chơi ở sân." (They are playing in the yard.)
   • "Mấy con chó này chúng nó khôn lắm." (These dogs, they are very intelligent.)

Advanced Usage

• Chúng anh/chúng em:

  • "Chúng anh" (we - referring specifically to a group of males)
  • "Chúng em" (we - referring specifically to a group of younger people or females)

Word Variants

• Chúng ta: This means "we" but is more inclusive, used to refer to both the speaker and the listener together.
  • Example: "Chúng ta nên giúp đỡ nhau." (We should help each other.)

Different Meanings

• "Chúng" can also be used in some contexts to indicate a collective or group nature of something.

Synonyms

• Chúng tôi: "We" (more formal, used when excluding the listener).
• Họ: "They" (used specifically for other people, not including the speaker).

Summary

In summary, "chúng" is a useful pronoun in Vietnamese that helps you talk about groups of people or things. Remember to use "chúng" when referring to both yourself and others, or when discussing others in a neutral way.

Academic

noun

1. Masses

pronoun

1. We, us, they, them, you
   • chúng anh
     we
   • mấy con chó này chúng nó khôn lắm
     these dogs they are very intelligent, these dogs are very intelligent