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The Vietnamese word "vài" is an adjective that means "some" or "several" in English. It is used to refer to an unspecified number of items, usually indicating that there are more than one but not many.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "vài" when you want to talk about a small number of things, people, or instances.
• It is often used with countable nouns.

Examples:

1. Basic Usage:

   • Sentence: Tôi có vài cuốn sách.
   • Translation: I have some books.

2. With Time:

   • Sentence: Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau vài ngày nữa.
   • Translation: We will meet in a few days.

Advanced Usage:

• "Vài" can also be used to express a more casual or approximate number when you’re not being specific. It adds a sense of informality to your speech.
• It is often used in conversational contexts to indicate that you don't have an exact count, but there are definitely more than one.

Word Variants:

• "Vài" itself does not have many variants, but it can be combined with other words to form phrases:
  • "Vài người" (some people)
  • "Vài cái" (some items)

Different Meanings:

• While "vài" primarily means "some" or "several," in some contexts, it can imply a small quantity, but not necessarily a specific number.

Synonyms:

• Other words that can be used similarly to "vài" include:
  • "một vài" (a few, a couple of)
  • "một số" (some, a number of) - this can be used for a larger or more indefinite quantity compared to "vài".

Summary:

"Vài" is a helpful word in Vietnamese when you want to express that there are a few of something without specifying the exact number.

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adj

1. some, several