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The Vietnamese word "đây" is an adverb that means "here." It is used to indicate a specific location or to draw attention to something that is near the speaker.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "đây" when you want to refer to something that is close to you or to show where something is located.
• It is often used in sentences to point out objects, people, or places.

Examples:

1. "Cái bàn ở đây." (The table is here.)
2. "Tôi sống ở đây." (I live here.)
3. "Đưa cho tôi cuốn sách này đây." (Give me this book here.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Đây" can also be used in more complex sentences to emphasize the presence of something.
• For example, in a question, you might say, "Ai ở đây?" (Who is here?)
• In an invitation, you might say, "Mời bạn đến đây." (Please come here.)

Word Variants:

• "Đó": This word means "there" and is used to refer to something that is farther away from the speaker.
• "Kia": This also means "over there," often indicating a location that is not close to either the speaker or the listener.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "đây" can also refer to "this" when you're talking about something specific. For instance, "Đây là cái mà tôi muốn." (This is what I want.)

Synonyms:

• "Nơi đây": This phrase can also mean "here" but is more formal.

Academic

adv

1. here
   • đây đó
     Here and there