túi

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The Vietnamese word "túi" is a noun that primarily means "pocket" or "bag." It is used to refer to a small container that you can carry items in or a space in clothing where you can keep things.

Basic Usage:

• Túi can refer to any kind of bag, such as a backpack, handbag, or shopping bag.
• It can also refer to pockets in clothing, like the pockets in a pair of pants or a jacket.

Examples:

1. Túi xách - handbag

   • "Cô ấy có một cái túi xách đẹp." (She has a beautiful handbag.)

2. Túi quần - pocket of pants

   • "Tôi để chìa khóa trong túi quần." (I put the keys in my pocket.)

Advanced Usage:

• Túi can also be used in compound words to specify the type of bag. For example:
  • Túi nilon - plastic bag
  • Túi giấy - paper bag
  • Túi ngủ - sleeping bag

Variants:

• Túi can have different forms depending on context:
  • Túi lớn - big bag
  • Túi nhỏ - small bag

Different Meanings:

• Besides "pocket" or "bag," túi can also refer to a "pouch" or "sack" in certain contexts, especially in nature.
• In some informal usages, it can refer to a "belly" when talking about someone being overweight.

Synonyms:

• Bao - another word for bag, often used for larger containers (like a sack of rice).
• Kẹp - can mean a clip or holder, but sometimes used informally to refer to small bags or pouches.

Tips for Usage:

• When using túi, make sure to specify what kind of bag or pocket you are talking about if it is not clear from the context.
• Use it in everyday conversation when discussing shopping, clothing, or carrying items.

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noun

1. pocket bag