cũ
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
Meaning
English: Old (things)
Having existed for a long time; for people use già.
Examples
🗣 Phố cổ Hà Nội có nhiều nhà cũ đẹp.
💬 Hanoi’s Old Quarter has many beautiful old houses.
Etymology
‘Cũ’ is rooted in Middle Vietnamese, related to older terms that signify age or obsolescence. Its meaning has remained relatively unchanged.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Cũ’ is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in spoken and written Vietnamese, with no significant regional variations.
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