dượng

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The Vietnamese word "dượng" is a noun that refers to the husband of one's aunt. This means that if your aunt is married, her husband is called "dượng" in Vietnamese.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "dượng" when talking about family relationships.
• It is commonly used in conversations about family, gatherings, or when introducing family members.

Example:

• "Dượng của tôi rất tốt." (My uncle [aunt's husband] is very nice.)
• "Hôm nay tôi sẽ gặp dượng và dì." (Today, I will meet my uncle [aunt's husband] and aunt.)

Advanced Usage:

• In some contexts, "dượng" can be used informally to refer to a stepfather, but this is less common. The primary meaning remains the husband of an aunt.

Word Variants:

• "Dì": This word refers to the aunt (the sister of one’s parent or the wife of one’s uncle).
• "Cậu": This word refers to the uncle (the brother of one’s parent).

Different Meanings:

• While "dượng" primarily means the husband of an aunt, in certain contexts, it might be used to denote an older male figure in a family setting, especially if they are not directly related but are close family friends.

Synonyms:

• There are no direct synonyms for "dượng" in terms of family relationships, but related terms include "bác" (uncle, used for older uncle, usually the husband of an aunt) and "cậu" (another term for uncle).

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noun

1. Husband of one's aunt