đôi mươi

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The Vietnamese word "đôi mươi" means "twentyish" or "around twenty." It is often used to describe someone who is in their twenties, typically between the ages of 20 and 29.

Usage Instructions:

• "Đôi mươi" is usually used as an adjective and can be applied to both people and things that are related to the age of twenty.
• It can describe someone’s age or can be used in a more general sense to refer to things associated with that age group.

Examples:

1. Một cô gái đôi mươi - "A twentyish girl" or "A girl in her twenties."
2. Anh ấy đang ở độ tuổi đôi mươi - "He is in his twenties."

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "đôi mươi" in more complex sentences to give context. For example:
  • Cô ấy có nhiều ước mơ ở tuổi đôi mươi - "She has many dreams at the age of twenty."
  • Những người ở độ tuổi đôi mươi thường thích khám phá - "People in their twenties often like to explore."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "đôi mươi," but you might encounter similar phrases like:
  • Tuổi đôi mươi - "The age of twenty" (referring to the general age range).

Different Meaning:

• "Đôi" by itself can mean "pair" or "double," while "mươi" means "ten." Together, they specifically refer to the range of twenty (10 + 10).

Synonyms:

• While there are no direct synonyms, other phrases that can convey a similar meaning include:
  • Hai mươi - "Twenty" (the exact number).
  • Tuổi trẻ - "Youth" (referring to the younger age group, which could include the twenties).

Academic

1. Twentyish
   • Một cô gái đôi mươi
     A twentyish maid