dư

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The Vietnamese word "dư" is an adjective that means "extra" or "surplus." It is used to describe something that exceeds a certain amount or is more than what is necessary.

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: "Dư" typically indicates that there is an excess of something.
• Example: "Có dư chục người" means "There were a ten odd people," suggesting there were approximately ten people, but the exact number might be unclear.

Advanced Usage:

• In addition to quantity, "dư" can be used in different contexts to imply that something is excessive. For example:
  • "Thời gian này dư." (This time is excessive.) - implying you have more time than needed.

Word Variants:

• Dư thừa: This phrase means "redundant" or "superfluous." For example, "Có nhiều thức ăn dư thừa" (There is a lot of surplus food).
• Dư dả: This means "abundant" or "plentiful." For example, "Cuộc sống dư dả" (A prosperous life).

Different Meanings:

• "Dư" can also mean "beyond" or "past" in some contexts:
  • "Dư tuổi" (beyond age) – meaning older than a certain age.

Synonyms:

• Thừa: This is another word for "excess" or "extra." For example, "thừa thãi" means "more than enough."
• Nhiều: Meaning "many" or "a lot," but it doesn't always imply excess like "dư" does.

Conclusion:

"Dư" is a versatile word that helps express the idea of excess or surplus in various contexts.

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adj

1. Odd
   • có dư chục người
     There were a ten odd people