bây giờ

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The Vietnamese word "bây giờ" means "now" or "right now" in English. It is used to refer to the current moment or present time.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "bây giờ" when you want to talk about something happening at the current time.
• It is often used in sentences to indicate the timing of an action or event.

Example:

• Bây giờ là tám giờ. (It is eight now.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Bây giờ" can also be used in questions to ask about the current time or to inquire about what someone is doing at this moment.
  • Example: Bây giờ bạn đang làm gì? (What are you doing now?)

Word Variants:

• "Bây giờ" can be combined with other words to indicate different times or conditions. For example:
  • "Bây giờ" + "mới" (newly) can imply something that has just happened.
  • "Bây giờ" + "không" (not) can indicate that something is not happening now.

Different Meanings:

While "bây giờ" primarily means "now," it can imply urgency or immediacy, depending on the context. For example, if someone says, "Đi bây giờ!" it means "Go now!" indicating that action should be taken immediately.

Synonyms:

• "Hiện tại" (currently) can be used in more formal contexts.
• "Ngay bây giờ" (right now) emphasizes immediacy.

Academic

1. Now, right now
   • bây giờ là tám giờ
     it is eight now