nửa

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The Vietnamese word "nửa" is a noun that means "half." It is used to describe something that is divided into two equal parts. You can use "nửa" to refer to half of various measurements, quantities, or time.

Usage Instructions:

1. Basic Usage: To indicate half of something, you can place "nửa" before the noun. For example:

   • "nửa ký lô" means "half a kilogram."
   • "nửa cái" means "half of a thing" (like half a fruit or object).

2. Time: "nửa" can also be used when talking about time. For instance:

   • "nửa giờ" means "half an hour."
   • "nửa đêm" means "midnight" (literally "half of the night").

3. Measurements: It can apply to various measurements, such as:

   • "nửa lít" means "half a liter."
   • "nửa mét" means "half a meter."

Example Sentences:

• Basic: "Tôi ăn nửa bánh." (I ate half a cake.)
• Time: "Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau lúc nửa giờ." (We will meet at half past the hour.)
• Measurement: "Cần thêm nửa lít nước." (We need half a liter of water.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "nửa" can be used metaphorically to indicate partiality or incompleteness. For example: - "Nửa vời" means "half-hearted" or "incomplete," often used to describe an effort or attempt that is not fully committed.

Word Variants:

• Nửa kia: This means "the other half."
• Nửa chừng: This phrase means "halfway" or "in the middle of something."

Different Meanings:

While "nửa" primarily means "half," it can also imply something that is not fully developed or complete, as in the phrase "nửa vời," which conveys a sense of inadequacy.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for "nửa" in certain contexts include: - Một nửa: This means "one half." - Phân nửa: This can also refer to a half, but it is less commonly used.

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noun

1. half
   • nửa ký lô
     half a kilogram