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ba gác

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The Vietnamese word "ba gác" is a noun that refers to a three-wheeled vehicle, commonly known as a tricycle or trike in English. This vehicle is often used for transporting goods and sometimes people, especially in urban areas.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Ba gác" is often used in conversations about transportation, especially when discussing local delivery services or street vendors who use this vehicle to carry their goods.
  • You might encounter this term when talking about daily life in Vietnamese cities, as "ba gác" is a common sight on the streets.
Example:
  • Sentence: "Tôi thấy một chiếc ba gác chở hàng trên phố." Translation: "I saw a tricycle carrying goods on the street."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might talk about the different types of "ba gác" based on their uses, such as:

Word Variants:
  • Ba gác tự chế: Refers to a homemade or custom-built tricycle.
  • Xe ba gác: Another way to say "ba gác," which literally means "three-wheeled vehicle."
Different Meanings:

While "ba gác" primarily refers to a tricycle, in some contexts, it may also refer to the act of transporting something using a tricycle, though this is less common.

Synonyms:
  • Xe ba bánh: This is a more general term for a three-wheeled vehicle, which can include various types of designs beyond the traditional "ba gác."
  • Xe tải nhỏ: This means "small truck," which can sometimes be used interchangeably depending on the context, especially when discussing small cargo transport.
noun
  1. tricycle, trike

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