hài

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The Vietnamese word "hài" has a few meanings, but let's focus on the two main ones:

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or formal discussions, "hài" may be used to discuss themes of mortality or the afterlife, often in a poetic or philosophical context.
• In archaeological contexts, "hài cốt" can refer to the study of human remains in order to learn about past societies.

Word Variants:

• "Hài cốt": remains or bones.
• "Hài hòa": This can mean harmony, but it is a different context with the word "hài" as a part of a compound.

Different Meanings:

• While "hài" primarily refers to bones and shoes, in slang or informal contexts, it can also colloquially refer to something funny or humorous when combined with other words (though this is not its primary meaning).

Synonyms:

• For "bones" or "remains": "xương" (which specifically means "bones").
• For "shoes": "giày" is a more general term for shoes, while "dép" refers to sandals or flip-flops.

Usage Instructions:

• When using "hài" in conversation, make sure to clarify the context to avoid confusion, as it can refer to either bones or shoes depending on the situation. For instance, if discussing a burial site, you would use it in the context of remains.

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noun

1. shoes infant bones; remains
   • tro hài cốt
     bone-ash