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The Vietnamese word "em em" is an adjective that means "a little smaller." It is often used to describe something that is slightly smaller in size compared to something else.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "em em" when you want to compare two items and indicate that one is smaller than the other.
• It is commonly used in casual conversations, especially when talking about objects, sizes, or quantities.

Example:

• "Cái lọ hoa kia cũng em em cái này."
  • Translation: "That flower vase is a little smaller than this one."

Advanced Usage:

• "Em em" can be used in various contexts, such as describing clothes, furniture, or even people, though it is more commonly used for objects.
• To emphasize the difference in size, you might say something like "Cái bàn này lớn hơn, còn cái bàn kia thì em em."
  • Translation: "This table is bigger, while that table is a little smaller."

Word Variants:

• While "em em" specifically refers to being "a little smaller," you can also encounter other phrases like "nhỏ" (small) or "bé" (tiny) in similar contexts, but they do not have the comparative nuance of "em em."

Different Meanings:

• "Em" by itself can mean "you" or "younger" depending on the context, especially when addressing someone younger or of lesser status. However, when combined as "em em," it specifically refers to size.

Synonyms:

• "Nhỏ" (small): General term for small size.

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1. A little smaller
   • Cái lọ hoa kia cũng em em cái này
     That flower-vase is a little smaller than this one