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The Vietnamese word "một" means "one" in English. It is often used to indicate a single item or unit. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand its usage better:

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: "một" is used to refer to the number one. It can denote a single object or person.
• Example:
  • "một cái bàn" means "one table."
  • "một người" means "one person."

Usage Instructions:

• You typically use "một" when you want to count or refer to a single thing. It is placed before the noun it describes.
• When counting, "một" is used in the same way as "one" in English.

Advanced Usage:

• "một" can also imply doing something one at a time. For example:
  • "một một" means "one by one."
  • In a sentence: "Hãy vào một một." (Please come in one by one.)

Word Variants:

• "một" can change form slightly in different contexts but generally remains the same. In some cases, it might be combined with other words to create phrases like "một ngày" (one day) or "một bên" (one side).

Different Meanings:

• Besides its numerical value, "một" can also imply uniqueness, as in "một cái gì đó" (something unique).
• It can also be used in expressions to denote the idea of "a" or "an" in English:
  • "một cái áo" means "a shirt."

Synonyms:

• In counting, there are no direct synonyms for "một," but in specific contexts, you might use "đơn" (single) to imply one of something, though "đơn" is not a direct replacement.

Examples in Sentences:

1. Counting: "Tôi có một con mèo." (I have one cat.)
2. Describing: "Đó là một cái bánh." (That is a cake.) 3.

Academic

1. one
   • từng cái (người) một
     one by one. a; an
   • một ngày
     a day
   • một bên
     an one hand