a tòng

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The Vietnamese word "a tòng" is a verb that means to act as an accomplice or an accessory to someone. When you "a tòng" with someone, you are helping them in some way, often in actions that are secretive or perhaps illegal.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: "a tòng" is usually used in situations where someone is involved in a plan or scheme with another person, particularly in a negative context, like committing a crime or deceiving someone.
• Structure: It often appears in sentences where the accomplice is mentioned along with the person they are assisting.

Example:

• "Hắn a tòng với một người bạn cũ để lừa gạt bà cụ này."
  • Translation: "He was an accomplice to one of his old friends, so as to swindle this old woman."

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced contexts, "a tòng" can be used in legal discussions or narratives involving crime. You might find it in news articles, criminal cases, or stories that involve conspiracy.

Word Variants:

• The word "a tòng" can be modified with various subjects or objects to indicate who the accomplice is working with or what the action is related to. For example:
  • "A tòng với" (to accomplice with) followed by a person’s name or title.

Different Meanings:

• While "a tòng" primarily refers to being an accomplice in a negative sense, in some contexts, it can also mean to support someone in a cause or endeavor, not necessarily criminal.

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verb

1. To act as (be) an accomplice to someone, to act as (be) an accessory to someone, to make common cause with someone
   • hắn a tòng với một người bạn cũ để lừa gạt bà cụ này
     he was an accomplice to one of his old friends, so as to swindle this old woman