khoảng chừng

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The Vietnamese phrase "khoảng chừng" means "about" or "approximately" in English. It is used when you want to express an estimate or a rough idea of a quantity, distance, time, or other measurements.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "khoảng chừng" when you are not sure about the exact number or amount, but you want to give someone a general idea. It is commonly used in conversations about distances, time, and quantities.

Example:

• Vietnamese: Từ nhà tôi đến trường khoảng chừng năm cây số.
• English: From my house to my school, it is about five kilometers.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "khoảng chừng" can be used in both formal and informal situations. You might find it in discussions or writing where estimates are necessary, like in business reports or casual conversations.

Word Variants:

• "Khoảng" – This means "around" or "about" and can often be used alone, but "khoảng chừng" adds a more conversational tone.
• "Chừng" – This can mean "about" or "approximately" on its own as well, but it’s less common to use it without "khoảng."

Different Meanings:

While "khoảng chừng" primarily means "about" or "approximately," in certain contexts, "khoảng" can also refer to "range" or "interval" (e.g., a range of prices).

Synonyms:

• "Khoảng" – Similar meaning, used similarly.
• "Chừng" – Can be used in a similar way, though less common by itself.

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1. About, approximately
   • Từ nhà tôi đến trường khoảng chừng năm cây số
     From my house to my school it is about five kilometres