có
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
Meaning
English: To have; there is
To own or possess something; also expresses existence.
Examples
🗣 Tôi có hai vé xem ca nhạc.
💬 I have two concert tickets.
Etymology
‘Có’ indicates possession and existence, with origins tracing back to early forms of the language as a fundamental verb.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Có’ is commonly used in daily conversation and writing, applicable in both formal and informal settings.
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