cạnh

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The Vietnamese word "cạnh" is a noun that primarily means "edge" or "side." It can refer to the sharp edge of an object, like glass, or the sides of geometric shapes. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand the word better:

Basic Meaning:

1. Edge: The border or line where two surfaces meet.

   • Example: "mảnh chai có cạnh sắc" means "a glass splinter with a sharp edge."

2. Side: It can also mean the side of an object or the position of someone relative to another.

   • Example: "nhà ở cạnh đường" means "a house on the roadside."

Usage Instructions:

• "Cạnh" is used to describe both physical edges and sides of objects or places.
• It can also refer to the positioning of people relative to each other.

Examples:

• "Không tì ngực vào cạnh bàn" translates to "Don't press your chest against the edge of the table."
• "Người ngồi cạnh" means "the person sitting at one's side."

Advanced Usage:

• In geometry, "cạnh" is used to define the sides of shapes:
  • "cạnh hình chữ nhật" refers to "the sides of a rectangle."
  • "cạnh đáy của một tam giác cân" means "the base (side) of an equilateral triangle."

Word Variants:

• "Cạnh" can combine with other words to create new meanings, such as:
  • "cạnh tranh" (competition) – where "cạnh" refers to the competitive edge.
  • "cạnh bên" (side by side) – referring to something that is next to another.

Different Meanings:

• Besides physical edges, "cạnh" can also imply a comparative advantage in various contexts, like business or competition.

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noun

1. Edge
   • mảnh chai có cạnh sắc
     a glass splinter with a sharp edge
   • không tì ngực vào cạnh bàn
     don't press your chest against the edge of the table
2. Side
   • nhà ở cạnh đường
     a house on the roadside
   • người ngồi cạnh
     the person sitting at one's side
   • cạnh hình chữ nhật
     the sides of a rectangle
   • cạnh đáy của một tam giác cân
     the base (side) of an equilateral triangle