căn
Definition
- Noun:
- A unit of a house or building: Used as a classifier for a single, distinct dwelling unit, room, or compartment within a structure. It implies a self-contained space.
- Root or radical (Mathematics): A number that, when raised to a specified power, equals a given number. Also refers to the radical sign (√).
Usage Examples
As a classifier for a dwelling/room:
- Một căn nhà có ba phòng. (A three-room house.)
- Nhà ba căn. (A three-compartment house.)
- Hai căn phòng. (Two rooms.)
In mathematics:
- Căn bậc hai của 16 là 4. (The square root of 16 is 4.)
- Căn bậc ba. (Cube root.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "căn" functions primarily as a noun but is used almost like a measure word or classifier for architectural spaces. It is a key term in describing housing and property.
- In formal or literary contexts, "căn" can refer to a very small, simple house or hut.
Variants and Related Words
Căn hộ (n): Apartment, flat.
- Cô ấy sống trong một căn hộ nhỏ. (She lives in a small apartment.)
Căn cước (n): Identity, origin; as in "căn cước công dân" (citizen identification).
- Căn nguyên (n): Root cause, origin.
Synonyms
- Unit: For the architectural sense (e.g., a unit of a building).
- Compartment: A section or part of a building.
- Root: For the mathematical sense.
Related Idioms
- Căn nhà lá đơn sơ: A simple thatched house. (Emphasizes modesty and simplicity of a dwelling.)
- Tìm cho ra căn nguyên: To find the root cause. (Used in investigative or problem-solving contexts.)
noun
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House
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một căn nhà có ba phònga three-room house
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Compartment
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nhà ba căna three-compartment house
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Root, radical; radical sign
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