tối cao

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The Vietnamese word "tối cao" is an adjective that means "supreme" or "highest." It is used to describe something that is at the top level or the best in quality, authority, or rank.

Usage Instructions:

• "Tối cao" is often used in formal contexts, such as legal, political, or academic discussions.
• It can describe organizations, principles, or concepts that hold the highest authority or status.

Examples:

1. Cơ quan tối cao - "Supreme agency" (referring to the highest authority in a government).
2. Quyền lực tối cao - "Supreme power" (the highest level of power in a system).
3. Đạo đức tối cao - "Supreme ethics" (the highest moral principles).

Advanced Usage:

• "Tối cao" can be paired with other words to form phrases that describe various supreme entities, such as:
  • Tòa án tối cao - "Supreme Court"
  • Lãnh đạo tối cao - "Supreme leader"

Word Variants:

• "Tối" - which means "night" or "dark," but in this context, it contributes to the meaning of "highest."
• "Cao" - which means "high" or "tall."

Different Meanings:

While "tối cao" primarily means "supreme," it can also imply a sense of being the ultimate or most important in various contexts.

Synonyms:

• Tối thượng - also means "supreme" or "paramount."
• Cao nhất - means "the highest" or "highest in rank."
• Đỉnh cao - translates to "pinnacle" or "peak," indicating the highest point of achievement.

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adj

1. supreme