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Definition

Vietnamese

Từ phân loại (classifier) dùng hài hước thay 'cái' hoặc 'con' khi chỉ người hoặc đồ vật — tạo cảm giác ngộ nghĩnh.

English

A classifier slang used humorously to refer to objects or situations.

How it's used: Typical neutral usage.

Example

Vietnamese

Chai này nhìn lạ ghê.

English

This classifier use looks really odd.

Usage & Context

Notes

Used similarly to 'cái' or 'đồ' in playful contexts.

Tone & Vibe

Neutral · Reaction · South.

Cultural & Linguistic Detail

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country or origin scope
vietnam
macro region
south
origin certainty
likely
intensity
mild
connotation
neutral, playful
context of use
everyday_speech
literal or figurative
both
source type
heard_in_real_life
current usage status
revived_online
commonness
rare
speech register
informal
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